Senior Merchandiser/ Merchandising Manager -Global Lifestyle Fashion Brand

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to drive their sales and profitability strategy across various channels. This office-based role involves strategic planning, stock management, and stakeholder collaboration to optimize performance and adapt to market shifts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior planning or merchandising role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• 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 and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Commercial Awareness

Problem-Solving Mindset

Communication Skills

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

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Client:

Fella and Jones

Location:

stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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]