Merchandiser - Mono Brand

Chelsea FC is seeking a highly organised, commercially minded Merchandiser to support and execute the merchandising strategy across the club’s Mono Brand product category. Reporting directly into the Senior Merchandiser – Mono Brand
, this role is responsible for category performance analysis, range administration, stock management, in-season trading actions, and coordination across internal teams.

You will play a vital role in delivering profitable, fan-focused assortments across stadium stores. This role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical capability, and clear communication across Planning, Product, Nike, and Retail & Operations Team.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

• Support the Senior Merchandiser in delivering the seasonal range architecture for your assigned product categories.
• Prepare SKU line lists and range plans in alignment with the approved strategy.
• Ensure all range documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible for cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with the Product Manager on sample tracking, approvals, and product readiness.
• Work with the Nike Senior Merchandiser to manage club/Nike crossover SKUs, ensuring alignment between Chelsea-owned and Nike-led product ranges.

• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance at category and SKU level.
• Identify opportunities (best sellers, emerging trends, new fan behaviour) and risks (slowing lines, overstock, gaps).
• Recommend trading actions including replenishment adjustments, size curve alterations, re-orders, and transfers.
• Support markdown proposals and end-of-season exit plans.
• Ensure KPI data and category selling reports are delivered on time and with high accuracy.
• Oversee stock flow and replenishment for your categories across all retail locations, ensuring a good representation across mobile kiosks, pop up units, click and collect and MD store.
• Work closely with the Planning Manager to align intake phasing with sales forecasts and OTB constraints.
• Liaise with Warehouse Operations to ensure timely delivery and correct allocation.
• Maintain and action WOS (Weeks of Stock), cover levels, and stock health metrics to maximise availability and minimise overstock.
• Support stock consolidation, transfers, and inventory clean‑up during low‑traffic periods.

• Partner closely with the Senior Merchandiser to ensure seamless delivery of category strategy.
• Collaborate with the Product Manager on product updates, quality issues, and development timelines.
• Work with the Nike Senior Merchandiser on season launches, SKU alignment, and allocation of licensed and co‑branded product.
• Coordinate with Retail Operations to understand store needs, trading conditions, and customer feedback.
• Support Marketing and Retail Ops on product information for campaigns, store launches, and matchday activations.
• Manage intake and organisation of all samples and prepare sample sets for photoshoots.

• Maintain and track the critical path for your category to ensure all seasonal milestones are met.
• Manage sample handling: logging, labelling, tracking, and preparing samples for internal and external meetings.
• Support sell‑in and internal range presentations by preparing decks, boards, and product references.

• Maintain accurate product and pricing data within merchandising and stock systems.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders where required, ensuring accuracy of quantities, costs, and delivery dates.
• Own category‑level housekeeping, including SKU status updates, product information management, and archiving.
• Carry out administrative tasks focused around system product set up and tracking of stock deliveries.
• Alongside the retail team, you’ll devise store range plans based on historical sales performance by area and coordinate the layout plans to all…