We are looking for an individual that is data driven, highly organised, team oriented and has a keen interest in fashion in their day-to-day life, with a talent for delivering stylish, innovative and profitable ranges. This position is open to candidates with 2+ years of experience in a merchandising role, with a proven track record of successful planning, managerial skills and driving profit.
This role is office based at our HQ near Chester (CH5), working amongst a creative and visionary team, all striving towards taking the brand to the next level. If you would like more insight into the team and our day-to-day in the office, check it out here:
This role will report to the Product & Buying Manager and the company Directors, with finance and budgeting reporting to the Financial Controller.
Manage and organise the end-to-end planning and buying process for upcoming collections, overseeing budgets by collection or category and the depth of buy in line with financial plans and budgets
Forecast demand, particularly over busy seasonal periods, using historical data but also factoring in demand growth month-on-month
Produce clear strategies for the brand to meet trade targets, ensuring profitability is achieved demand is effectively met
Oversee and control stock levels across all categories based on weekly sales data and intake
Develop and share sales and buy plans, using previous sales data and product analysis to strengthen proposals and decision making
Assist in ensuring all collections are built commercially attractive, with analysis and planning for different regional focuses with consideration of UK and international targets
Lead weekly trade meetings for product categories and provide in-depth insight to Directors, with commercial analysis across products & collections
Oversee wholesale partnerships, providing key updates to Directors on a weekly basis alongside an overview of performance
Organise all markdown, promotional and clearance planning, to ensure targets are met seasonally
Conduct detailed ad-hoc analysis when required to support the Merchandising Team and wider business
A minimum of 2+ years experience in a Merchandising role (currently at a Junior Merchandiser level role or higher in a Fashion Retail company)
The ability to work from our office near Chester (CH5)
Experience with working on and organising different projects simultaneously and against tight deadlines
Have an honest passionate for the brand, our values and our people
A women's and menswear fashion ecommerce company based near Chester. We began in 2017 from a back garden shed in Wrexham and have grown to be one of the most up and coming brands in this space within the UK.
Friendly and welcoming, we are a team & community of like-minded individuals that still maintain the close-knit feel of a smaller company.
️ Initial call with hiring manager, followed by a shortlist opportunity of an in-person interview/introduction morning.
20 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Gifted additional holidays (your Birthday and an additional day off at Christmas)
Flexible start & finish scheme (8-9am arrival, 4-5pm finish time)
Employer Pension Scheme
Apple Mac or Microsoft Hardware
Dog cuddles with our Sisters & Seekers mascots, Twiggy, Nellie, Dilys and Dolly
Competitive salary