Merchandiser in Birchwood

ARNE is a UK-based apparel and footwear brand based in Birchwood Park, near Warrington. We design and develop all our products in the UK, working with trusted manufacturing partners across both the near and far east. All our products are available directly to customers through ARNEclo.com, offering a seamless online shopping experience. We’re also proud to be stocked in Selfridges, both in-store and online, and we’ve recently opened our first permanent retail store at Liverpool ONE – a huge milestone for the brand.

Looking ahead, we have ambitious goals for the next decade, and the team firmly believes they’re all achievable. From launching new product categories and expanding internationally to investing in paid media, CRM, and growing our retail presence — the next chapter for ARNE is shaping up to be an exciting one. And this is only the beginning!

We’ve come a long way from starting out in Mum’s bungalow back in 2018 to our all-new, fully bespoke HQ. This space will be our home for at least the next 5–10 years, and while it’s not quite our style to shout too loudly, it’s here that we plan to reach our goals, take ARNE global, and further establish ourselves as a truly iconic UK brand.

We are now looking to recruit a Merchandiser to join our team who will support with implementing innovative ways of working to streamline processes, and improve efficiency, while effectively planning, analysing sales data, and driving growth, to ensure the right products are available at the right time for the customer.

Your day-to-day role and responsibilities include:

• Assist in managing total company and category WSSIs, monitoring performance and identifying opportunities, as well as any potential risk in stock.
• Trading departments in season, ensuring best sellers are pushed to their full potential, and quickly identifying product risks.
• Consider profit in decision making, reviewing shipment methods, fabric planning & capacity when reviewing buys.
• Strong understanding of the department critical path, and order book - working closely with suppliers and supporting the MAA’s and AMs to ensure deliveries are on time for key launches.
• Building and utilising season reviews/lessons learnt to support in future planning and strategy planning in conjunction with the wider product team.
• Refining and improving processes to streamline workload and benefit the team.
• Management of junior members of the team, motivating and supporting them to drive progression.
• Create an enjoyable and approachable environment for team members to learn.
• Support Head of Merchandising with ad hoc analysis, clearly communicating findings and offering actions.
• Work collaboratively with wider business functions, developing strong working relationships to support the merchandising function.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in Merchandising, ideally within retail or fashion at Junior Merchandiser or Merchandiser level.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret sales and stock data and translate into actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels across the business.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage high workload within a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
• Commercially aware with a good understanding of market trends and customer demand.

Benefits:

• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off.
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service.
• Option to buy / sell holidays.
• Generous staff discount.
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance.
• Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one.
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100’s of places.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed to creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.