Senior Merchandiser in Southampton

LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand, with a global community and big ambitions. Our success is driven by talented people who share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

We’re seeking a Senior Merchandiser to join us on a maternity cover, responsible for trading the product department, taking actions forward into future seasons and also optimising the current season through OTB management.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse performance and understand sales & customer trends to anticipate future product needs.
• Collate, interpret and summarise data to clearly articulate recommendations that aid key commercial decisions.
• Understand the make-up of each range, the best sellers and actions required to protect sales.
• Work closely with Buyers to ensure range, price and supply is optimised.
• Own sales volume forecasts and proactively communicate with supply chain to deliver stock availability.
• Ensure forecasts reflect seasonal profile and are in line with campaign activity.
• Responsible for trading the department, taking actions forward into future seasons and also optimising the current season through OTB management and addressing terminal stock issues proactively (where applicable).
• Along with the Buyer and Design functions, be accountable for the progression of the range, both in the UK and Internationally, using sales analysis and feedback from external parties.
• Work closely with all functions to ensure the launch of new lines and promotions land right first time.
• Constant review of existing processes to drive positive change and ways of working.
• Plan range width, depth and content to optimise profitability in the context of New Goods whilst supporting the overall retail offer.
• Support senior management, the buying team, E Commerce, field staff and other key stakeholders by providing relevant and accurate data to inform decision making.
• WSSI management/maintenance.
• Critical Path Management.
• Clearance and Markdown plans in conjunction with buying.
• Stock analysis to drive stock health actions.
• Trade the business commercially and pro-actively using the merchandising tools available including effective analysis, pricing and distribution in particular.
• Manage the planning and forecasting process from line level up to product category OTBs to drive profits whilst minimising costs and risks.
• Plan and manage multi-channel distribution controlling and effectively utilising stocks.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven track record and experience at Merchandiser level
• Highly numerate, accurate and able to interpret analysis commercially.
• Advanced Excel skills a must.
• A skilled communicator with strong influencing skills and able to back opinions with the relevant facts.
• Able to manage a high number of tasks and ascertain priorities to achieve competing deadlines whilst always retaining a focus on profitability.
• Innovative, resilient and always looking for improvement on existing practices.

Founded in 2006, LeMieux is the UK’s fastest-growing equestrian and lifestyle brand with a global presence. Driven by innovation and passion for horses and riders, we’re expanding our 150-strong team based in our Romsey HQ and looking for exceptional people to join us on our journey.

We’re on a mission to be the most exciting equestrian brand on the planet. To get there, we need exceptional people who thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. Whether you ride or not, you’ll share our energy, determination, and obsession with delivering excellence for our community.

From financial security to time with your loved ones (on two legs or four), we continually invest in our employees.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that varied perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities - including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and neurodiversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote an environment of respect, support, and opportunity for all. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process.