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Senior Merchandiser

Ref: AS9072154

Bristol, England

£45,000

  • Permanent
  • Fashion & Accessories Merchandising
  • WSSI & OTB Planning
  • Category Performance Growth

About the candidate

An accomplished merchandising professional with a strong background across fashion and accessories, bringing solid experience in commercial strategy, category planning and data-led trading decisions. They have worked within large-scale retail and mid-sized apparel environments, supporting fast-paced product categories where stock flow, customer demand and profitability are key.

They are confident working with WSSI, OTB, forecasting and trade reporting, and are comfortable partnering with buying, operations and wider commercial teams. Collaborative and proactive, they also enjoy coaching junior colleagues and helping teams make smarter, more commercially focused decisions.

What makes them great?

  • Delivers Strong Commercial Results: Helped drive around 20% year-on-year category sales growth through sharper trade reviews, trend analysis and improved promotional planning.
  • Improves Forecasting Accuracy: Implemented new forecasting tools that improved accuracy by around 30%, supporting better stock decisions and more effective planning.
  • Collaborative Team Player: Works well with buying, operations and merchandising teams, while also mentoring junior colleagues and encouraging best practice.

Areas of expertise

  • WSSI, OTB & Stock Planning: Experienced in managing category plans, sales forecasts and inventory targets to keep stock aligned with trading performance.
  • Fashion & Accessories Merchandising: Strong category experience across apparel and accessories, with a clear understanding of product performance, customer demand and seasonal trading.
  • Forecasting & Trade Analysis: Skilled in analysing complex datasets, identifying trends and turning insight into practical trading recommendations.