Merchandiser - Non-Food - Clothing, Beauty, Homewares, Healthcare
Location: UK (Hybrid Working Available)
Up to £42000 + Excellent Benefits
I am currently partnering with a leading multinational food retailer to appoint an experienced Merchandiser to join their high-performing Non-Food team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a commercially driven, customer-focused business with a significant international presence and ambitious growth plans.
This role sits at the heart of the commercial function and will play a pivotal part in driving sales, profitability and stock efficiency across a diverse non-food category portfolio.
The Role
As Merchandiser, you will be responsible for end-to-end planning and trading of your categories, ensuring optimal stock flow, availability and margin performance. You will operate at a strategic level while maintaining strong operational control across forecasting, WSSI management and OTB planning.
Key responsibilities will include:
Ownership and management of the WSSI (Weekly Sales, Stock and Intake)
Management of OTB (Open to Buy), ensuring effective stock investment and control
Detailed planning and forecasting aligned to business and category strategy
Driving sales, margin and stock turn performance across the non-food area
Reviewing trading performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and implementing corrective actions
Leading and developing Assistant Merchandisers and Merchandising Administrators
Working cross-functionally with Buying, Supply Chain and International teams
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Proven experience as a Merchandiser within retail (non-food experience essential)
Strong technical knowledge of WSSI, OTB, planning and forecasting processes
Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights
Demonstrable leadership experience, with a track record of developing and motivating teams
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Merchandiser looking to take on greater ownership within a multinational environment, or for a Senior Assistant Merchandiser ready to step up.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly.
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