Senior Merchandiser: Fashion Trading & Forecasting Lead

WolfStone Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WolfStone Recruitment is seeking a Senior Merchandiser for a renowned fashion brand in Manchester. You will lead a talented team to deliver planning, forecasting and trading excellence across a diverse, design-led product range.

You’ll own WSSI forecasting, collaborate with Buying to shape seasonal direction and drive the development of balanced, fashion-forward product assortments. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership and is based in the Manchester Head Office.

Qualifications

• Strong merchandising experience in fashion
• Expertise in planning, forecasting, WSSI and OTB
• Numerate with data-driven decision making

Responsibilities

• Own departmental WSSI and deliver accurate forecasting across demand, OTB and margin
• Partner with Buying to shape seasonal strategy and steer creative direction with insights
• Lead development of seasonal and quarterly plans with balanced, fashion-forward product mix
• Analyse weekly trade to maximise sell-through and protect margin
• Align stock and intake plans with targets to meet trading needs
• Inspire, mentor and develop the merchandising team for growth
• Step in for the Merchandise Manager when required across the business

Skills

WSSI forecasting

OTB planning

Team leadership

Job description

WolfStone Recruitment is seeking a Senior Merchandiser for a renowned fashion brand in Manchester. You will lead a talented team to deliver planning, forecasting and trading excellence across a diverse, design-led product range.

You’ll own WSSI forecasting, collaborate with Buying to shape seasonal direction and drive the development of balanced, fashion-forward product assortments. The role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership and is based in the Manchester Head Office.