Senior Merchandiser Ecommerce/Trading

TRP Recruitment; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion-led company in the UK is seeking a Senior Merchandiser - Ecommerce/Trading for a 12-month maternity cover. The role focuses on driving the trading performance of the UK e-commerce channel, with responsibilities including seasonal planning, in-season trading, and inventory strategy. You will work closely with Buying, Digital Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure optimal product management. Candidates should possess strong commercial instincts and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in e-commerce trading and merchandising.
• Ability to synthesize data into actionable trading strategies.
• History of collaboration with Buying, Marketing, and Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Drive seasonal e-commerce trade strategy.
• Lead assortment planning and trading decisions.
• Manage online product launches and calendars.
• Define promotional and markdown strategies.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Seasonal planning

In-season trading

Inventory strategy

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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