Junior merchandiser

Our client, a leading branded fashion wholesaler in the UK, is looking to hire an ambitious and aspiring merchandiser to help them with their ecommerce business. If you like a working in a company that gives opportunity to learn and grow, a company that promotes within the organisations, and have a friendly team and humble management, here is a place for your career and development. Roles and Responsibilities: * Prepare weekly, quarterly, and seasonal trade and inventory performance reports to provide actionable insights to the team. * Conduct comprehensive post-event and promotion analyses, identifying successes and areas for improvement. * Compile in-depth seasonal product reviews, highlighting hits, misses, and opportunities for upcoming seasons. * Conduct monthly website analyses and recommend corrective actions as necessary. * Provide ad hoc analyses as required to support decision-making processes. * Conduct competitive analyses to support product, pricing, and promotional strategies, identifying opportunities and gaps in the market. * Forecast seasonal trends and provide recommendations to the design team for product development. * Develop assortment plans based on Open-To-Buy (OTB) parameters, suggesting core and carryover lines. * Prepare product selection and place orders in line with OTB and launch objectives. * Prepare seasonal buy review presentations, summarising buys against OTB, range plans, and identifying gaps. * Manage gaps and cancellations post-order confirmation, ensuring minimal impact on product availability. * Collaborate with the marketing team to develop launch-specific marketing plans and product pack for website uploads. * Coordinate with operations to monitor and manage delivery schedule, ensuring timely market launches. * Evaluate in-season buy adjustments based on performance and inventory levels. * Oversee correct allocations to e-commerce channels, optimizing inventory distribution. * Plan and execute replenishments to maintain optimal inventory levels. * Prepare monthly inventory progression reports, monitoring inventory cover against targets. * Strategize promotions and discounts to achieve revenue and inventory objectives. Requirements: * At least 2 years rsquo; experience in merchandising, inventory management, or retail analytics. * Degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, or related field preferred. * Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or similar tools. * Excellent organizational and time-management. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. * Passion for streetwear fashion and trends. Location: Watford (with travel to Birmingham office once a week). Salary: Excellent market rate Must have: Fashion ecommerce merchandising experience. UK resident with authorisation to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available now or later)