Job Description
Wholesale Merchandiser | Manchester | Womenswear | Circa £45,000This is an opportunity to join one of the most recognisable fashion brands in the market today. With a strong presence across the UK, US, Europe and the Middle East, this business has built its reputation on delivering what others can't.The merchandising function is established, stable and highly respected, but it's now entering an exciting phase of evolution. With significant investment into systems, processes, frameworks and ways of working, the team is redefining how merchandising operates & overall, becoming more agile, more strategic and even more commercially effective.For an ambitious merchandiser, this is the chance to gain exposure to senior leadership, manage and develop people, and play a key role in a business that continues to grow and outperform in a challenging retail landscape.This brand continues to grow fast and you'll grow with it.
Combining creativity and commerciality, retail and wholesale, structure and pace, this is a rare opportunity to make a genuine impact in a business that values your expertise and input.Why Join?WomenswearEnd-to-End Category OwnershipExciting, High Profile PartnersHigh Visibility Across the BusinessLeadership & Development OpportunitiesExposure to Retail & Wholesale ChannelsFast-Growing, Profitable BusinessThe Role:As the Wholesale Merchandiser, you'll sit at the heart of the product and wholesale operation, taking ownership of key categories and helping drive commercial performance across both retail and wholesale channels.You'll be responsible for planning, forecasting, trading and stock management, ensuring products move seamlessly from supplier through to customer. This role requires someone who can balance detail with big-picture thinking, spotting opportunities, identifying risks and driving proactive decisions.Working closely with Account Managers, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the business is maximising every opportunity within the order book whilst maintaining exceptional service levels.Key Responsibilities:Own and manage the wholesale order book, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and alignment with delivery schedulesDrive planning, ordering and re-ordering activity across your categoriesIdentify gaps, risks and opportunities within trading performance and take action accordinglyWork collaboratively with Account Managers to maximise commercial opportunitiesManage and maintain the WSSI, using forecasts, intake plans and trading performance to support decision-makingProduce and analyse reports covering sales performance, sell-through, intake, freight and delivery schedulesSupport range planning through historical analysis, category performance reviews and commercial insightLead monthly reporting for highlighting performance, opportunities and potential risksTake full ownership of the critical path from order placement through to deliveryMonitor timelines and ensure delivery KPIs are consistently achievedManage wholesale freight activity and work closely with warehouse teams to ensure stock arrives where and when it's neededMaintain strong supplier relationships and proactively resolve delivery issuesAttend and lead regular trade meetings with both internal and external partnersCollaborate closely with suppliers, retail partners and wholesale customers to manage orders and delivery updatesPartner with Finance to ensure accurate invoicing and seamless reconciliation of wholesale ordersMentor and support an Assistant Merchandiser, contributing to their development and progressionChampion best practice, process improvements and continuous development across the merchandising functionSupport markdown, repeat order and rebuy decisions across your categoriesMonitor competitor activity, market trends and customer demand to keep the business ahead of the curveAbout You:We're looking for an experienced and commercially driven Merchandiser who thrives in a fast-paced fashion environment.Proven merchandising experience within womenswearExperience working across wholesale, retail or ideally both channelsStrong commercial awareness and excellent analytical skillsAdvanced Excel capability, including WSSI management, forecasting, Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPsA thorough understanding of critical path management, freight and delivery schedulingThe ability to manage multiple stakeholders across Buying, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Account Manager, Logistics and Supply ChainExceptional organisation and attention to detailStrong communication and relationship-building skillsA genuine passion for womenswearBBBH36372TPBN1_UKTJ