Merchandiser
Posted 1 day 11 hours ago by Dobson Welch
Location : Bradford Area
Up to £45,000 DOE + Benefits / Hybrid Working (2 Days WFH)
A leading global fashion business is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to join their growing team and play a key role in driving commercial success across wholesale accounts.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded merchandising professional who enjoys working cross-functionally with buying, design, sales and sourcing teams, balancing strategic planning with day-to-day trading and supply chain management.
The RoleAs Merchandiser, you'll take ownership of range planning, forecasting, stock management and critical path execution, ensuring products are delivered on time, within budget and in line with customer requirements.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you'll use trading insights, sales analysis and market knowledge to maximise sales opportunities while protecting margin and stock performance.
Key responsibilities include:- Building and managing seasonal range plans and sales forecasts
- Monitoring sales, stock and margin performance against budget
- Owning WSSI planning and stock forecasting processes
- Managing intake, deliveries and critical path activity
- Providing detailed analysis by category, customer and season
- Leading regular trade meetings and reforecasting sessions
- Supporting the management of wholesale customer requirements and delivery schedules
- Working closely with sourcing, logistics and supplier partners to ensure smooth product flow
- Producing commercial reports and recommendations to support business decision making
- Collaborating with buying, design, sales and ecommerce teams to deliver business objectives
- Previous and recent experience as a Merchandiser, Junior Merchandiser or Senior Assistant Merchandiser
- Recent Experience within retail fashion, Wholesale fashion or apparel,
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of wholesale trading environments
- Excellent Excel and data analysis skills
- Experience working with sales forecasts, stock planning and margin management
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident communication and stakeholder management abilities
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Living commutable to the Bradford area and eligible to work in the UK
If you're looking for your next challenge within merchandising and want to join a business where you can make a real commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.