Strategic Merchandiser – Data-Driven Trading (Leeds)

Huntress - Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Huntress - Leeds is recruiting an experienced Merchandiser for our East Leeds operation. This fully office-based role focuses on delivering strategic and in-season merchandising activities to maximise sales and profitability.

You will analyse trading performance, manage stock allocations, and work closely with buying and retail teams to plan future seasons. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years in merchandising, excellent Excel skills, and a strong track record in data analysis, WSSI knowledge, and

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in merchandising.
• Excellent numerical and analytical ability.
• Outstanding Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong experience in data analysis and interpreting trading performance.
• Proven experience of in-season trading.
• Experience of range planning, ranging and stock planning.
• Strong knowledge of WSSI management and linecards.
• Experience managing allocations, replenishment and stock availability.
• The ability to react quickly to changes in demand, logistics and trading performance.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a solutions‑focused approach.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring a Merchandising Administrator or small merchandising team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in retail.

Responsibilities

• Delivering strategic and in-season merchandising activity to achieve sales and profitability targets.
• Analysing trading performance and identifying key opportunities, risks and trends.
• Reviewing stock levels, managing allocations, replenishment and IBT planning.
• Ensuring stock availability targets are achieved and sales opportunities are maximised.
• Coordinating with Buying and Retail teams on future season planning.
• Leading and supporting the Merchandising Administrator, providing day-to-day guidance.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytical skills

Excel

Data analysis

In-season trading

Range planning

Stock planning

WSSI management

Allocations

Replenishment

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

Huntress - Leeds is recruiting an experienced Merchandiser for our East Leeds operation. This fully office-based role focuses on delivering strategic and in-season merchandising activities to maximise sales and profitability.

You will analyse trading performance, manage stock allocations, and work closely with buying and retail teams to plan future seasons. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years in merchandising, excellent Excel skills, and a strong track record in data analysis, WSSI knowledge, and