Junior Merchandiser – Wholesale Channel
London
Permanent
Up to £40,000
We are looking for a Junior Merchandiser to join a leading retail and wholesale fashion distributor. You will play a key role in optimising inventory levels, predicting demand and ensuring sales are maximised across multiple channels through stock management. This role will involve strategy planning, collaborating with other departments, PO management, sales analysis and implementing efficient inventory strategies.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Oversee seasonal forward buys for all brands, from range planning to timely submission.
2. Analyse sales history and forecasts to determine SKU count, collaborating with Sales to align goals and Marketing for product consistency.
3. Manage in-season call-offs where necessary, ensuring sufficient stock for sales and optimal in-season performance.
4. Optimize forward buys using available data and supplier flexibility.
5. Work with Retail Manager to curate product assortments tailored to customer preferences and store needs.
6. Collaborate on monthly drop plans with marketing and retail teams, ensuring store layouts reflect both trends and brand image.
7. Oversee weekly replenishment for all D2C channels.
8. Manage budgets and markdowns to meet sales targets and maximize profitability.
9. Develop and maintain a replenishment plan with Sales and key customers.
10. Review stock levels regularly and collaborate on clearance strategies to optimize inventory.
11. Lead weekly trade meetings and manage trade reporting for D2C channels.
12. Create reports on stock status, upcoming deliveries, and seasonal buys.
13. Deliver excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
14. Build strong relationships with forwarders, brand partners, Customer Services, Commercial, Finance, and Warehouse to improve product flow.
15. Perform other tasks as required.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised with the ability to multi task and prioritise work to ensure tight deadlines are met. You will be highly numerical with proficient knowledge of MS office programs and ERP systems. Please click the apply button to send your CV to Nadine Tipping.
Job Ref NT – 5001776
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