Senior Merchandiser
Ref: AS8000556
Kingston upon Thames, UK
£55,000
- Permanent
- Fashion Retail Merchandising
- Stock Management
- Range Planning
About the candidate
A commercially focused Senior Merchandiser with strong experience across fashion retail, covering stock management, range planning, product lifecycle management and trading performance. They bring a confident, data-led approach and are comfortable partnering with buying, retail and senior leadership teams to make informed decisions that support sales, margin and availability.
They have led merchandising teams within apparel and retail environments, balancing hands-on analysis with team development and stakeholder communication. Available to start in 2 weeks, they are looking for a permanent opportunity where they can help shape product strategy and drive stronger commercial results.
What makes them great?
- Improves stock performance: Delivered a 15% improvement in stock turnover through stronger lifecycle planning and effective stock management.
- Drives sales growth: Contributed to seasonal buy plans that helped achieve a 20% sales increase during peak trading periods.
- Strong cross-functional influence: Works effectively with buying, merchandising and wider retail teams, presenting clear insights to senior stakeholders.
Areas of expertise
- Merchandising & Range Planning: Experienced in managing product lifecycles, building seasonal buy plans and aligning ranges to customer demand and market trends.
- Stock & Inventory Management: Skilled in stock allocation, intake planning, forecasting and reducing excess stock through improved processes and sharper analysis.
- Trading & Performance Analysis: Confident reviewing sales performance, competitor activity and trading data to support commercial recommendations.