Job Description
We are working with a successful fashion business who are growing and looking for an innovative and forward-thinking Merchandiser to join their dynamic team.
Based in Liverpool, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on driving commercial success and thinking strategically. You should have a strong understanding of product planning and category management, with the ability to analyse sales data, optimise stock levels, and identify growth opportunities. You will play a pivotal role in shaping their product range, aligning with financial goals, and driving category performance.
This role offers hybrid working.
Main Responsibilities will include:
Manage the planning and buying process across multiple product categories, identifying growth opportunities for future seasons while ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
Develop and present comprehensive sales and buy plans by category, including attribute analysis and sales ranking for strategic decision-making.
Work with Product Development Team to ensure collections are commercially balanced by category.
Lead weekly trading meetings for assigned categories, providing insights and commercial analysis to drive trading opportunities throughout the season across products and channels.
Liaise with Factories to manage product flow and availability aligned with product launches and customer intake.
Oversee category WSSI (Weekly Sales, Stock, and Intake), ensuring it aligns with the overall financial WSSI.
Oversee Open to Buy management, reacting to trade conditions by initiating re-buys and actioning cancellations as necessary.
Maintain line cards for all continuity styles, ensuring balanced sales-to-stock ratios to maximise future sales and providing forecasts for sales, intake, and stock in line with business requirements.
Person Specification:
Previous relevant merchandising experience in a fashion business.
Excellent analytical skills and be highly numerate.
Commercial eye with an interest in fashion.
Highly IT literate, able to use Microsoft Excel Advance and software.
Team player who is friendly and passionate.
