Merchandiser

This is an opportunity to join a high-energy, product‑led business where you will take ownership of a defined product range, making sure the right products are in the right place, at the right time, and at the right price. You will work closely with Buying, Marketing, Operations and Finance to maximise sales, margin and stock efficiency across multiple channels.

What you'll do:

• Maintain strong relationships with core and overseas suppliers, ensuring reliable supply, competitive costs and favourable terms.
• Support negotiations on cost prices, lead times and payment terms to protect margin and stock availability.
• Create and interpret stock, sales and margin reports, highlighting opportunities to grow revenue and profitability.
• Manage pricing and promotions across categories to remain competitive without compromising profit.
• Analyse sales trends, customer demand and competitor activity to optimise ranging, assortment and lifecycle planning.
• Monitor inventory levels, place and track purchase orders and ensure availability targets are met without overstocking.
• Proactively identify new product opportunities, using reviews, refund data and market insight to strengthen the range.
• Partner with key internal teams to improve forecasting, intake planning and overall stock management processes.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a fast‑paced merchandising, buying or purchasing role (retail or e‑commerce ideal).
• Experience working with international suppliers, ideally across East Asia or similar manufacturing regions.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to spot trends and understand their impact on sales, margin and stock.
• Confident user of Excel, comfortable working with spreadsheets, data sets and reporting tools (VLOOKUPs, pivots, etc.).
• Able to extract and interpret data from business systems to support clear, evidence‑based decisions.
• Highly organised, self‑motivated and calm under pressure, able to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative approach and a positive, solutions‑focused mindset.
• Working knowledge of WSSI tools and category or merchandise planning would be a distinct advantage.

What you'll get:

• 29 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), with increases linked to length of service.
• Flexible working hours and a supportive, people‑focused environment.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including fitness activities, wellness allowances and access to mental health support.
• Regular social events, sports tournaments and charity activities, plus access to sports equipment in the office.
• Product discounts across a wide sports and lifestyle range, plus additional lifestyle and travel benefit schemes.
• Subsidised on‑site catering offering fresh food for breakfast and lunch.
• Recognition schemes including performance bonuses, commission opportunities and rewards for long service and key life events.
• Access to financial, legal and family support services.

If you're a commercially savvy merchandiser who thrives in a fast‑moving environment and loves seeing their decisions translate into real‑world results, apply now with your CV.

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