Senior Merchandiser: Trading, Range & Stock Planning

Edinburgh Woollen Mill; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill is offering a Merchandiser role based at our Head Office in Carlisle, with relocation assistance available. We’re seeking an experienced Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser ready to step up.

You’ll own divisional planning and trading to drive sales, maximise margin and deliver strong stock performance. Our business spans High Street stores, Tourist Shops and Destination Sites in the UK and Ireland, with a clear focus on fashion and home.

Qualifications

• Experience as Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser ready to step up.
• Strong commercial focus with stock planning and trading responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement department and product strategies for sales, profit and stock, using historical data, trends and commercial insight to meet objectives.
• Lead all elements of range, sales, space and profit planning.
• Ensure range and product briefs are delivered on time and to plan, maintaining balance and breadth of assortment down to store level.
• Plan cost prices, selling prices and volumes in line with parameters and selling periods.
• Monitor and analyse sales, stock, space and profit performance to optimise trading results.
• Plan and manage promotional activity in line with range plans and objectives, evaluating performance.
• Maintain optimum stock availability through allocation, replenishment and open-to-buy control.
• Manage monthly stock buy requirements by division and profile to support objectives.
• Build strong supplier relationships for on-time delivery and compliance with standards.
• Understand store portfolios and competitor activity through regular analysis and store visits.
• Develop knowledge of stores/competition through store visits.
• Lead, manage and develop the Allocator team to drive accuracy and continuous improvement.

Job description

The Edinburgh Woollen Mill is offering a Merchandiser role based at our Head Office in Carlisle, with relocation assistance available. We’re seeking an experienced Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser ready to step up.

You’ll own divisional planning and trading to drive sales, maximise margin and deliver strong stock performance. Our business spans High Street stores, Tourist Shops and Destination Sites in the UK and Ireland, with a clear focus on fashion and home.