Senior Merchandiser Ecommerce/Trading

TRP Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion business is seeking a Senior Merchandiser for a 12-month maternity cover. This pivotal role focuses on driving e-commerce trading performance, requiring a blend of commercial acumen and analytical skills. Responsibilities include managing seasonal strategies, overseeing inventory, and defining promotional tactics. Ideal candidates should have a robust background in e-commerce merchandising and a proven ability to lead trade performance discussions. This is a key position in ensuring product availability aligns with customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in e-commerce merchandising.
• Strong understanding of trading performance metrics and analysis.
• Ability to collaborate across departments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own the e-commerce trade strategy, aiming for sales and margin targets.
• Lead in-season trading decisions to maximize efficiency.
• Manage online product and launch calendars.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

E-commerce strategy

Assortment planning

Inventory management

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a commercially astute Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading to join our fashion-led business on a 12-month maternity cover. This role sits at the heart of the online operation, owning trading performance across the UK e-commerce channel and ensuring the right product, at the right time, in the right place. Blending commercial instinct with strong analytical thinking, you will drive seasonal planning, in-season trading and inventory strategy, working closely with Buying, Digital Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver a compelling, customer-first online proposition.

This is a 1 year maternity cover role

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Own and drive the seasonal e-commerce trade strategy, delivering against sales, margin, stock and conversion targets.
• Lead OTB management, assortment planning and in-season trading decisions to maximise sell-through and stock efficiency.
• Shape category-level merchandising, pricing and NOS strategies, balancing trend, availability and commercial performance.
• Manage the online product and launch calendar, overseeing seasonal, replenishment and in-season buys.
• Define and execute promotional and markdown strategies, supporting peak periods and key fashion moments.
• Lead weekly trade meetings and performance reviews, translating data into clear, commercial actions and insight.
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