Junior Merchandiser – Own Brand Baby and Childrenswear and Accessories

About the role

Would you like to work for an iconic brand? Are you great at analysing data and building relationships? Do you have experience in end to end range planning? If so, this might be the perfect role for you! We are looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join the Baby/Kid's Own Brand Clothing & Accessories Team – this role requires owning and managing a Category, so proven experience is key.

You will use your analytical and commercial skills to plan and optimise the best range for customers within your category. Under the guidance of the Category Lead, you will deliver agreed KPIs, including sales, profit, stock, SKUs, availability, margin and risk management. You will maximise opportunities as they arise and lead in‑season trading to potentialise the outcome for customers and your category.

You will task‑manage Merchandising Assistant(s) relevant to your product category, ensuring they have clear guidelines to fulfill their role. You will analyse commercial inputs to develop, with the Buyer, the best range of products supported by an effective and comprehensive range planning and pricing architecture to deliver market‑leading assortments.

• Salary – £34,000.00 – £51,100.00 is the full pay band
• However, we are looking for candidates up to £45K, depending on experience
• Contract type – This is a Permanent role
• Working pattern/flexible working – The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you can work a mixture between the office and home based on your personal needs while balancing the needs of the business. The Merchandising team works 3 days a week in the office.
• Location – This role is based at our Pimlico Head Office campus.

• You will be accountable for accurately planning and forecasting sales, stock, profit and SKUs for your category with the support of the L6 Merchandiser and Trade Planning team.
• You will be accountable for the commercial and customer success of a product range through range planning and agile in‑season trading, using analysis and reporting from Product Operations.
• Through the Merchandising Assistants, you will manage the flow of stock for your office, controlling inventory levels and open to buy. You are accountable for maximising availability across channels while minimising inventory holding costs and other supply chain costs.
• You will work at pace and with agility within a collaborative environment with your Merchandiser, Buyer, Head of Merchandising, Supply Chain, Trade Planning, sourcing, Trading Operations team, Design and Product Technology. Externally, you will hold a strong relationship with your supplier and Brands.
• With support from your L6 Merchandiser, you will be accountable for forecasting assortment sales, stock and margin KPIs, deciding open‑to‑buy parameters that meet commercial and customer targets.
• In collaboration with Buying, you will need to make seasonal trading and volume decisions along with commercial terms and product lifecycle with the suppliers.
• You will task‑manage relevant Merchandising Assistant partner(s) in your team.

• Experience in Category Areas/Brands/Own Brands
• This role requires owning and managing a Category, so proven experience is key for this role.
• Experience in Forecasting & Planning, WSSI management, influencing & stakeholder management
• Experience in BTA preparation, margin modelling and flow planning
• Ability to demonstrate experience in merchandising practices, including assortment planning and stock management
• Strong Analytical and Numerical Skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar analytical tools
• Proficiency in reporting tools such as Business Intelligence, Tableau
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Understanding of Retail Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Proactive Approach to Learning and Development