Senior Merchandiser/Planner

Antler; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Hybrid working model

Health cash plan

Pension and life insurance

Enhanced family leave

Staff discounts

Job summary

A leading travel lifestyle brand in London is seeking a Senior Merchandiser/Planner to optimize merchandising strategies and manage product assortments. This pivotal role requires extensive merchandising experience and strong analytical skills, helping to enhance sales growth through collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate will work in a dynamic environment with ambitious goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in merchandising, preferably in a senior planner capacity within fashion or retail.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Excel.
• Proven leadership skills in cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive merchandising strategies.
• Forecast demand and manage inventory.
• Collaborate with design and marketing teams for cohesive product launches.
• Generate accurate sales forecasts and reports on product performance.
• Oversee product lifecycle management and make strategic recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Experience in merchandising

Tools

Excel

Merchandising software

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The Opportunity

At Antler, we stand at the forefront of innovation in the travel lifestyle industry, and we are on an exciting journey as we continue to grow our brand globally. We are searching for a strategic and motivated Senior Merchandiser/ Planner to join our UK team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading merchandising strategies that optimise profitability and ensure our product offerings align with market trends and consumer demand. You'll work closely across multi-channel and regional teams to develop strategic plans that enhance our product assortment and drive sales growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced merchandisers looking to further their careers in a dynamic environment.

The Opportunity

At Antler, we stand at the forefront of innovation in the travel lifestyle industry, and we are on an exciting journey as we continue to grow our brand globally. We are searching for a strategic and motivated Senior Merchandiser/ Planner to join our UK team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading merchandising strategies that optimise profitability and ensure our product offerings align with market trends and consumer demand. You'll work closely across multi-channel and regional teams to develop strategic plans that enhance our product assortment and drive sales growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced merchandisers looking to further their careers in a dynamic environment.

Core Responsibilities

In the fast-moving world of Antler, your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive merchandising strategies that maximise sales and profitability while ensuring alignment with company goals. Create detailed merchandising plans based on market analysis, consumer insights, and sales performance.
• Inventory Planning: Forecast demand and manage inventory to ensure optimum stock levels across all channels while minimising excess stock. Coordinate actions to align supply and demand across direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and retail channels.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, marketing, sales, and e-commerce teams to ensure cohesive product launches, promotions, and overall brand messaging throughout the customer journey.
• Sales Forecasting & Reporting: Generate accurate sales forecasts and provide regular reporting on product performance, inventory levels, and market trends. Driving and maintaining OTB and WSSI plans. Use data analytics to extract key insights across region and channel to present senior management.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee the lifecycle of product lines from planning, development, and launch through to markdowns and end-of-life. Collaborate with teams to make strategic recommendations on product ranges based on customer feedback and performance analysis. Focus on maintaining and driving critical path alongside product teams.
• Market Research: Conduct ongoing market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive insights. Support the product development team in aligning new products with customer needs and preferences.
• Training & Leadership: Mentor and develop junior merchandising staff, fostering a collaborative and empowering team environment. Share best practices and industry insights to enhance team performance and productivity.
  
  

About Antler

• Antler is the British travel lifestyle brand. With a new leadership team, we have an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to the way we operate.
• Established in 1914, we have a rich heritage - one that is respected and celebrated.
• Since ATR Brands acquired Antler in 2020, we’ve achieved a lot. We’ve reimagined the brand, invested in the team, developed incredible new products and collaborated with exciting partners globally.
• We’ve grown from a team of 6 to 30+ in the past 3 years. We all bring something unique and are united in the common aspiration of being better than average; we have a will-do attitude where nothing is impossible.
  
  

Requirements

About You

It’s all about compatibility. Here’s what you will need to succeed in this role:

• Extensive experience in merchandising, preferably in a senior planner capacity within fashion, retail, or consumer products.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and experience with merchandising or retail planning software.
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven leadership skills with a collaborative approach to working in cross-functional teams.
• A results-oriented mindset with a passion for fashion, travel, and lifestyle products.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey data-driven insights to stakeholders at various levels.
  
  

Benefits

The Perks

Aside from the role, the people and our big ambitions, here are some of the other things that make Antler a great place to work.

• Lifestyle: 33 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Lifestyle: Hybrid approach with 3 days in the office, typically Monday, Tuesday & Thursday.
• Health: Health cash plan provided by Medicash.
• Wealth: Pension + pension advice, life insurance and discretionary company bonus.
• Family: Enhanced family leave for both primary and secondary careers.
• The little extras: Antler allowance and discount, Charlie HR perks and cash back, Hoxton discounts through ‘Working From’ membership.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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