Merchandiser Fashion

What is the role

With multiple brands, a multichannel presence across the high street, internet and an evolving and increasing presence across market places, the forecasting and management of stock is critical for business success. Working with the Buying team the role of merchandiser is to produce a commercial product range for given product area or brand. Ensuring that sales opportunities and margin are maximised through effective controlling of stock levels, markdown and option planning.

Working within the whole merchandising team but with a focus on your given brand and associated categories, you will work in partnership with the buying, merchandising and product support teams to drive the commercial success of product range that maximises sales and margin performance.

What you will do

• Analyse and report on sales performance putting forward a substantiated case for further areas of opportunity or risks to sales and profit
• Consistent awareness of best and worst sellers for the brand and your individual departments, proposing repeats where appropriate
• Understanding the market and up to date knowledge of competitors and comparators
• Management of the stock & critical path through effective communication with Buyers on open to buy, stock levels and performance to sales budgets and targets
• Effectively manage stock levels in line with budgets and current trade performance
• Ens...