Merchandiser
London/Watford
Up to £40,000
Permanent
A group of popular clothing and footwear brands is seeking a Merchandiser to join their team in either London or Watford. They are looking for someone with over 4 years of experience in merchandising, inventory management, or retail analytics to support the team on several brands on providing detailed reports, product management, product selection and optimising inventory levels to drive sales.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Generate weekly, quarterly, and seasonal trade and inventory performance reports
2. Conduct post-event and promotion analyses
3. Prepare seasonal product reviews
4. Perform monthly website analyses
5. Conduct competitive analyses
6. Forecast trends and provide product development recommendations to the design team.
7. Develop assortment plans within Open-To-Buy (OTB) parameters
8. Select products and place orders in line with OTB and launch goals.
9. Prepare seasonal buy reviews, summarizing purchases and identifying gaps.
10. Manage post-order gaps and cancellations to minimize impact on availability.
11. Work with marketing on launch-specific plans and product packs for website uploads.
12. Coordinate delivery schedules with operations to ensure timely market launches.
13. Adjust in-season buys based on performance and inventory levels.
14. Oversee inventory allocations to e-commerce channels for optimal distribution.
15. Plan replenishments to maintain ideal inventory levels.
16. Create monthly reports to monitor inventory against targets.
17. Develop and execute promotional strategies to meet revenue and inventory goals.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel or similar tools, and excel in organization and time management. They should thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration abilities, and possess a genuine passion for streetwear fashion and trends.
Please click the apply button to send your CV to Nadine Tipping, remembering to state your current salary and package.
Job Ref NT-5001794
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