Merchandiser, Retail

Salary: GBP
45000 - GBP
50000 per annum

HRGO Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Merchandiser on behalf of our client in Gloucester.

Working closely with Product and Design and the other cross functional teams, you will play a key role in planning, forecasting and trading product categories to deliver against business objectives.

• Develop category, assortment and stock plans based on historical performance, market trends and commercial objectives.
• Manage sales, stock, intake and Open-to-Buy plans to deliver business targets.
• Produce detailed analysis and trading insights to support future planning and decision-making.
• Monitor and re-forecast sales and stock performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Optimise stock availability across core and bestselling product ranges.
• Manage promotional and markdown activity to maximise sales and margin performance.
• Oversee purchase order management and intake planning.
• Work closely with Finance to align stock commitments with cash flow requirements.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, logistics providers and operational teams to ensure timely product delivery.
• Collaborate with Buying, Product, Digital and Retail teams to drive commercial performance.
• Support and develop junior merchandising team members.
• Deputise for senior merchandising leadership when required.

• Previous experience in a Merchandiser role within retail, e-commerce or a consumer goods environment.
• Strong experience with WSSI and Open-to-Buy planning.
• Confident managing and developing junior team members.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using merchandising, forecasting and stock management systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Commercially aware, ideally with experience or an appreciation of premium or luxury retail.
• Proactive, innovative and confident in contributing new ideas.