Strong commercial and analytical background with proven experience in merchandising, stock management and range planning within a multi-channel retail environment.
I am working with a well established home and DIY retailer who is seeking a Merchandiser to join its team on a full time basis in Wimbledon.
Role: Merchandiser
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Wimbledon (on site)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Key responsibilities for the Merchandiser will include and will not be limited to:
- Managing a category's financial performance, including budget, margin and profit.
- Reviewing daily sales and recommending promotions or markdowns to maximise profit and reduce clearance.
- Working closely with Buyers to plan ranges using sales data and trends.
- Managing Open to Buy (OTB) to maintain the right stock levels across stores and online.
- Overseeing stock flow through Distribution Centres to ensure availability and reduce slow moving stock.
- Building strong working relationships with suppliers.
- Working collaboratively with teams across supply chain, distribution and retail operations.
- Supporting and developing junior members of the merchandising team.
Key skills and experience required for the Merchandiser will include and will not be limited to:
- Experience in merchandising across multiple retail channels.
- Good commercial understanding and ability to use data to make profitable decisions.
- Experience managing stock levels, OTB and availability.
- Organised and able to manage complex tasks.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with different teams.
To apply
For the position of Merchandiser, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and be able to work on-site 5 days a week.
Please note that visa sponsorship/work permits are not available for this role.
