Merchandiser; Retail

Position: Merchandiser (Retail)
Are you a commercially‑focused retail Merchandiser with a passion for delivering the right product at the right time?

As Merchandiser, you’ll play a key role in planning, trading and shaping future ranges across a multi‑channel retail business. You’ll help to ensure sales and margin budgets while effectively managing stock levels in line with business targets. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their merchandising career and make a tangible difference within a growing organisation.

Merchandiser :
Retail – The Job Outline

* Raise PO’s in timely manner for both Seasonal and Never Out of Stock lines.

* Accurate forward‑forecasting of intake and OTB to deliver sales & margin targets, highlighting any potential risk or opportunities

* Ensure timely production planning to secure capacity and achieve on‑time deliveries

* In‑season trading: analysing performance, highlighting best/worst sellers & proposing action

* Maintain WSSI, stock integrity, critical paths and internal documentation

* Manage supplier relationships and ensuring goods arrive on time and in full

* Oversee branch distribution planning with the Retail team

* Check and process supplier invoices & packing lists

* Support senior management with process improvement initiatives

* Monitoring competitor activity to influence strategy and decision‑making

Merchandiser :
Retail – Required Skills & Experience

* At least 3 years’ experience as a Junior Merchandiser/ or Merchandiser in a retail branded business

* Commercial awareness and a proactive, results‑driven approach

* Strong intermediate IT skills, especially Microsoft Office

* Excellent communication, organisational and time‑management skills

* High attention to detail, numeracy and the ability to work using your own initiative

* Decisive, influential and able to build strong relationships all levels, internal & external.

* Team player with a flexible, positive approach.

* Ability to travel if required