Slough
An exciting opportunity to join a reputable global company licensing world-renowned sportswear brands, based at their London office are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Merchandiser to join their growing team. You will play a key role in supporting product, inventory, and trading decisions through detailed analysis, planning, and reporting. Main Responsibilities Will Include • Preparing weekly, quarterly, and seasonal trade and inventory performance reports to provide actionable insights to the wider team., • Conducting comprehensive post-event and promotional analyses, identifying successes and opportunities for improvement., • Compiling detailed seasonal product reviews, highlighting key successes, underperforming products, and opportunities for future seasons., • Conducting monthly website performance analyses and recommending corrective actions where required., • Providing ad hoc analysis and reporting to support business decision-making., • Conducting competitor analysis to support product, pricing, and promotional strategies, identifying market opportunities and gaps., • Forecasting seasonal trends and providing recommendations to support future product development., • Developing assortment plans in line with Open-To-Buy (OTB) parameters, recommending core and carry-over product lines., • Preparing product selections and placing orders in line with OTB budgets and launch objectives., • Preparing seasonal buy review presentations, summarising buys against OTB plans, range plans, and identifying gaps., • Managing product gaps and cancellations following order confirmation, ensuring minimal impact on product availability., • Collaborating with the marketing team to support launch-specific marketing plans and product information for website uploads., • Coordinating with operations teams to monitor delivery schedules and ensure timely market launches., • Evaluating in-season buying opportunities and adjustments based on sales performance and inventory levels., • Overseeing product allocations across e-commerce channels to optimise inventory distribution., • Planning and executing replenishment activities to maintain optimum inventory levels., • Preparing monthly inventory progression reports and monitoring inventory cover against agreed targets., • Supporting the planning and execution of promotions and markdown strategies to achieve revenue and inventory objectives.Person Specification, • Experience within merchandising, inventory management, retail planning, buying, or retail analytics., • Degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Retail Management, Fashion Management, or a related field preferred., • Experience working within a fashion, sportswear, lifestyle, or retail environment would be advantageous., • Experience using Shopify is desirable., • Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities., • Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret data to support commercial decision-making., • Good understanding of merchandise planning, inventory management, forecasting, and Open-To-Buy (OTB) processes., • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments., • Comfortable working within a fast-paced environment., • Commercially aware with a proactive and solution-oriented approach., • Passion for sportswear, streetwear, fashion. JBRP1_UKTJ