Senior Merchandiser/ Merchandising Manager -Global Lifestyle Fashion Brand

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail seeks a Senior Merchandiser to lead global sales and profitability strategies across various channels. The role demands strong analytical skills, strategic planning capabilities, and significant experience in merchandising to ensure sustainable growth and optimal stock management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior planning or merchandising role, ideally in multi-channel retail.
• Strong analytical skills with data interpretation for strategic recommendations.
• Experience in working with Wholesale, Off-Price, and Digital channels is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal budgets, range plans, and sales forecasts.
• Oversee stock flow, intake, replenishment, and markdowns.
• Provide data-driven insights for buying decisions and pricing strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Experience in senior planning or merchandising role

Tools

Advanced Excel

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

5 days week - Office based. London

Up to £70,000 + Generous Package

Fella & Jones is on the lookout for a Senior Merchandiser/Merchandising to take the lead in driving our global sales, stock, and profitability strategy across Wholesale, Retail, Off-Price, and Digital channels. Reporting into the Merchandising Director, you will play a key role in all planning and forecasting of the business.

What you will be doing:

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting: Develop seasonal budgets, range plans, and sales forecasts to drive sustainable growth across all channels.
• Stock & Inventory Management: Oversee stock flow, intake, replenishment, and markdowns to optimise sell-through and margin.
• Trade & Performance Analysis: Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to influence buying decisions, pricing strategies, and promotional activity.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Finance, and Digital teams to align commercial strategies.
• Omni-Channel Focus: Ensure a seamless product offering across multiple sales channels, balancing inventory and demand effectively.

What we are looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior planning or merchandising role, ideally within a multi-channel retail business.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into strategic recommendations (Advanced Excel required).
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving mindset – ability to adapt plans based on trade performance and market shifts.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills – confident in influencing key stakeholders and working cross-functionally.
• Experience in working with Wholesale, Off-Price, and Digital channels is a plus.

For more information, please apply via Linkedin or contact Fella & Jones at [emailprotected]