Merchandiser, Retail

Merchandiser - High Street Retailer | Central London Salary package includes 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, and hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home)

A renowned high street fashion retailer specialising in menswear, womenswear, children swear, and homeware is currently recruiting for an experienced Merchandiser to lead its growing merchandising team during an exciting period of global expansion.

As Merchandiser, you will be accountable for the category's online and retail inventory performance and KPIs, driving the seasonal category strategy across range planning, trading, stock fulfilment, and overall category performance in line with the retailer's global growth strategy. You will identify key opportunities and risks, manage the category WSSI and forecasting, and ensure strong stock availability and KPI performance. Reporting directly to the Merchandising Manager, you will also play a key role in managing, mentoring, and developing the merchandising team.

The ideal candidate will currently be operating at Merchandiser level within an established high street, online, or high-volume fashion retailer. You will demonstrate exceptional presentation, communication (written and verbal), and organisational skills, alongside advanced IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel and merchandising systems. A strong understanding of buying, merchandising, and retail operations processes is essential, as is previous experience leading teams within a collaborative head office environment and working cross-functionally with buying, design, and retail operations teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the fast-growing merchandising division of a well-established high street retailer offering excellent career progression, a collaborative culture, hybrid working, and a competitive benefits package.