Senior Merchandiser: Lead Global Range & Growth

Zachary Daniels; Ringway; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi-Hours

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Zachary Daniels in Manchester is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to lead trading performance across defined categories, owning range planning, stock flow and margin targets. You will lead from the front using modern tools and AI-enabled processes to drive efficient decision-making and sustainable practices.

You will build and own the range plan, manage inventory, and collaborate with design, buying, planning and marketing to deliver a compelling product offer.

Qualifications

• Proven merchandising experience at senior level, ideally in fashion.
• Experience leading and developing a team.
• Able to work at pace and stay calm and decisive in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong commercial instincts and the fundamentals nailed: planning, trading, margin and stock management.
• Confident with data and keen to work with new systems and technology.
• Hands-on leader who leads by example.
• Genuine interest in sustainability and responsibly sourced product.
• Clear communicator who can influence across the business.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial performance of your categories, delivering sales, margin and stock targets across a global customer base.
• Lead, coach and develop the merchandising team, setting a high standard by getting involved yourself.
• Build and manage the range plan, including the buy, open-to-buy and assortment architecture, in line with brand and sustainability values.
• Manage stock and inventory, balancing availability, depth and flow with healthy margin and low waste.
• Analyse trading data to spot opportunities and risks early, then act on them quickly.
• Run the weekly trading rhythm, including best/worst performers and markdown, promotional and reorder decisions.
• Work closely with design, buying, planning, supply chain and marketing to bring a joined-up product offer to market.
• Use new systems, tools and AI-enabled processes to improve forecasting, efficiency and decision-making.
• Support international growth by tailoring ranges and allocation to different markets.
• Keep merchandising fundamentals sharp and consistent across the team.

Skills

Merchandising

Leadership

Data-driven

Sustainability

Job description

Zachary Daniels in Manchester is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to lead trading performance across defined categories, owning range planning, stock flow and margin targets. You will lead from the front using modern tools and AI-enabled processes to drive efficient decision-making and sustainable practices.

You will build and own the range plan, manage inventory, and collaborate with design, buying, planning and marketing to deliver a compelling product offer.