Senior Merchandise Manager

• Senior Merchandising Manager
• D2C. Private equity backed
• Manchester
• Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 WFH
• £65,000 + Package

We’re thrilled to continue partnership with this innovative consumer brand, known for its strong brand message and commitment to creativity.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team as a Senior Merchandiser/ Senior Merchandising Manager and play a key role in driving the next phase of growth.

They hold an exception reputation in the market for their brand message as well as for fostering an environment that encourages innovation and creative freedom.

You’ll report into the C Suite/ board, supported by the wider Buying and Marketing team.

Your focus will be on shaping the full merchandising lifecycle from sales forecasting and inventory planning to supplier relationship management and freight coordination. Your insights and decisions will directly influence product availability, stock efficiency and overall profitability

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting

– Lead the end-to-end merchandising process from analysis of sales trends and stock levels to informing accurate forecasting and drive data-led decisions.

– Identify risks and opportunities in-season and propose appropriate trading actions.

• Stock Management

– Maintain optimal stock levels through effective planning, re-buying and clearance strategies.

– Ensure timely delivery and availability of products to meet customer and market demand.

• Range Planning

– Partner with the buying team to build balanced, data-backed product ranges that align with commercial objectives and seasonal trends.

• Promotions and Pricing

– Support planning and execution of pricing strategies, promotions and markdowns to drive performance and manage sell-through.

– Forecast and deliver gross sales margins in line with budget.

• Data-Driven Decision Making

– Utilise advanced analytics and forecasting tools to monitor sales trends, stock levels and promotional effectiveness, driving informed decision-making.

• Supply Chain Co-ordination

– Oversee end-to-end order management, including raising POs, managing lead times and coordinating inbound shipments with suppliers and freight forwarders.

• Supplier Management

– Foster and maintain strong relationships with UK and FE suppliers, ensuring clear communication, timely deliveries and resolution of any supply issues.

• Performance Reporting

– Prepare weekly, in-season and end-of-season reports to support trading decisions. Provide insight to key stakeholders on trading performance and stock health.

• Budget Management

– Work within defined OTB budgets and deliver accurate forecasts and re-forecasting as needed.

What I’m looking to see from a candidates CV/ profile:

• 7+ years\’ experience in a merchandising role, ideally within an ecommerce environment. In a leadership role
• Proven track record managing multi-million-pound budgets
• Experience with direct supplier relationships, including international freight and logistics.
• Proficiency in managing the full purchase order lifecycle and working to tight deadlines.
• Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems
• Commercially focused with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.