Nobody’s Child is for the free thinkers, the dreamers, and the go-getters. Born in 2015, we’ve spent the last decade creating clothes that feel as good as they look for people that embrace individuality, live with purpose, and want to leave the world a little better than they found it. It’s been 10 years of creativity, growth, and bold ideas, and the values that guide us haven’t changed.
About You
As our Head of Merchandising, you will lead in developing, planning and delivering an omni-channel range alongside the Buying and Design team, whilst driving profit and enhancing Nobody’s Child position in the responsible fashion market.
Reporting into the CEO, you’ll be comfortable being in the detail whilst also delivering strategically. You’ll build effective working relationships across the business and continue to foster and develop a passionate and thriving merchandising function in a high growth brand.
Day to day, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and leading a growing merchandising department and team, with a hands on and in the detail approach.
- Department category planning by season across our ever-growing retail store portfolio and our ecommerce business.
- Reviewing weekly trading performance and achieved KPI's, identifying issues and the course of action to the CEO.
- Leading on new product launches, offers and promotions.
- Managing sales/Margin/Stock Levels across all departments.
- Working closely with the Buying and design team to build a balanced range in line with customer expectation that reflects the Nobody’s Child brand strategy, by delivering correct product mixes and pricing architecture that delivers the right product at the right quantity.
- Managing our growing supplier base and leading on supplier strategy and growth plans.
- Managing department WSSI’s, reacting to performance, managing risk and potentializing bestsellers.
- Analysing and monitoring best and worst sellers and making informed recommendations for action, recommending promotions and re buys as necessary
- Forecast profits and sales, and optimise the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas at category and line level.
- Collaborate and support the wholesale department in range planning.
- Leading on weekly stock sales and Intake forecasts (WSSI) in season forecasting and markdown maintenance
- Leading by example, training and developing the wider Merchandising team
- Preparing Trade reports confidently presenting to key stakeholders driving out clear weekly trade actions for the team, adapting analysis and actions to the trading environment.
- Planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges to the CEO.
- Control stock levels based on forecasts for the season.
Ideally, you’ll come with 10+ years of merchandising and planning experience for a fast growing retailer, that operates across stores, digital and wholesale. You’ll be agile in your trading approach, with a high growth mindset and a solutions focused attitude.
At Nobody’s Child, we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace. We aim to ensure that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of talent and encourage all to apply to join our journey!
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At Nobody’s Child, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions individuality and sustainability. Our vibrant work culture fosters creativity and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive team environment. Located in a dynamic retail landscape, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside passionate individuals dedicated to leaving a positive legacy for our communities and the planet.
