Our client, a leading branded fashion wholesaler in the UK, is looking to hire an ambitious and aspiring merchandiser to help them with their ecommerce business.

If you like a working in a company that gives opportunity to learn and grow, a company that promotes within the organisations, and have a friendly team and humble management, here is a place for your career and development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly, quarterly, and seasonal trade and inventory performance reports to provide actionable insights to the team.
• Conduct comprehensive post-event and promotion analyses, identifying successes and areas for improvement.
• Compile in-depth seasonal product reviews, highlighting hits, misses, and opportunities for upcoming seasons.
• Conduct monthly website analyses and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide ad hoc analyses as required to support decision-making processes.
• Conduct competitive analyses to support product, pricing, and promotional strategies, identifying opportunities and gaps in the market.
• Forecast seasonal trends and provide recommendations to the design team for product development.
• Develop assortment plans based on Open-To-Buy (OTB) parameters, suggesting core and carryover lines.
• Prepare product selection and place orders in line with OTB and launch objectives.
• Prepare seasonal buy review presentations, summarising buys against OTB, range plans, and identifying gaps.
• Manage gaps and cancellations post-order confirmation, ensuring minimal impact on product availability.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop launch-specific marketing plans and product pack for website uploads.
• Coordinate with operations to monitor and manage delivery schedule, ensuring timely market launches.
• Evaluate in-season buy adjustments based on performance and inventory levels.
• Oversee correct allocations to e-commerce channels, optimizing inventory distribution.
• Plan and execute replenishments to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Prepare monthly inventory progression reports, monitoring inventory cover against targets.
• Strategize promotions and discounts to achieve revenue and inventory objectives.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years’ experience in merchandising, inventory management, or retail analytics.
• Degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or similar tools.
• Excellent organizational and time-management.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for streetwear fashion and trends.

Location: Watford (with travel to Birmingham office once a week).

Salary: Excellent market rate

Must have: Fashion ecommerce merchandising experience. UK resident with authorisation to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available now or later)