Merchandiser (Hybrid)

Merchandiser (Hybrid)

Location: Gloucester (Hybrid)

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 plus bonus

About the role

Our client, an exciting and fast growing homewares business with a strong product focus, are looking for a Merchandiser to play a key role in shaping a newly built merchandising function. You will own WSSI, OTB planning, forecasting and in season trading, working closely with product and design to influence ranges and bring ideas to life in a way that lands commercially. This is a hands-on merchandising role working across Excel, WSSI tools and core merchandising systems in a collaborative, design-led retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage WSSI, OTB and sales forecasting across categories
• Analyse in season trading performance and shape clear, practical actions
• Plan and optimise stock levels, intake and terminal stock positions
• Lead markdown and promotional activity aligned to margin and sell through
• Partner with Product and Design teams to support range planning decisions
• Manage and track purchase orders, intake and delivery schedules
• Build relationships with suppliers, freight partners and warehouse teams
• Maintain availability across best sellers and core product lines
• Reforecast sales and stock positions on a weekly and monthly basis
• Help build and refine merchandising processes within a growing function

Skills and experience

• Strong experience as a Merchandiser within a retail or product-led environment
• Proven ownership of WSSI, OTB and in season trading decisions
• Confident working with Excel and merchandising systems day to day
• Background in stock planning, forecasting and intake management
• Experience collaborating with product, design and cross functional teams
• Commercial understanding of margin, promotions and trading performance
• Comfortable working in a fast moving, evolving business
• Exposure to supplier management and production timelines
• Experience handling multiple categories and SKU ranges
• Strong communication skills with confidence influencing stakeholders

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