Senior Merchandiser

Chesterfield Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
This senior role will take accountability for maximising category performance through strategic range and stock planning for seasonal collections.
  • Free Parking ; Close to transport links
  • Progression Opportunities

About Our Client



A great opportunity for a Senior Merchandiser to join a contemporary & active apparel business in the Derbyshire area. They are a Ecommerce & Wholesale company that have seen strong growth of the past 3 years. With offices in South Yorkshire, London and LA. Due to this they are looking for a Senior Merchandiser to join the Merchandising team.

Job Description

  • Construct & aid presentation of company range plans ensuring accurate buy plans & financial roll-ups by category and channels. Review pricing hierarchy and margin for pre-season sign-off.
  • Recommend product range structures, including option count and range depth, through data analytics.
  • Review sales and forecast future demand for all sales channels, planning the order volumes to achieve sales budgets.
  • Responsible for demand planning seasonal collections lines within the business, meeting availability targets & working with product teams to ensure commercial exit strategies.
  • Provide forward visibility of stock intake & inventory holding reports.
  • Review in-season stock opportunities and stock-out risks ensuring category profitability is maximised.
  • Ensure merchandising calendar and critical path deadlines are met to achieve stock delivery on time in full, providing forecast information to achieve where needed.
  • Line management of Merchandiser, overseeing direct channel processes & replenishment.
  • Review and present weekly ecom & retail trade performance into the business.
  • Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports for business use.
  • Build strong working relationships with supply base & internal functions.

The Successful Applicant

  • Previous experience within a similar role for an Apparel business.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles & implement demand planning practices.
  • Proficiency in merchandising tools and software, including Excel & Inventory management systems.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively with other teams and external partners.
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.



What's on Offer

  • Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
  • Close to transport links
  • Free Parking
  • Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
  • Access to Bupa Healthcare after 2 years.
  • 25 Days Holiday.



Senior Merchandiser

Contact
Lyndsey Sheridan
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6726045
Phone number
+44 161 829 0372

Job summary

Job function
Retail
Subsector
Merchandise & Supply Chain
Sector
Retail
Location
Chesterfield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lyndsey Sheridan
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0372
Job reference
JN-042025-6726045