Merchandiser in Derby

Location: Chesterfield - No remote working will be considered for this role.

Reporting to: Senior Merchandiser

Who we are:

Varley is a contemporary fashion brand for the modern woman. Founded in 2015 by husband-and-wife Lara and Ben Mead, we are an international, family-run business headquartered between London, Los Angeles, and New York. We offer year-round collections, including knitwear, outerwear, and everyday staples, complemented by active pieces to create an elevated wardrobe for how you live and move. We are defined by the women who wear Varley and exist to instil quiet confidence, creating collections that enhance everything they already are. As women’s lives evolve, so do we.

Job Description

This role is central to the planning, execution, and trading of core & seasonal product ranges across wholesale, e-commerce & retail channels. You will be responsible for managing intake, stock flow, and product data accuracy, while also supporting strategic category planning and mentoring an Assistant Merchandiser.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-season planning by managing part of the category split, presenting category range plans with accurate buy plans and financial roll-ups by channel under the guidance of the Senior Merchandiser.
• Build and maintain quarterly range plans, including size ratios and retail allocation levels.
• Propose new store stock packages.
• Oversee price updates, vendor payment terms, and manage new vendor onboarding.
• Maintain product data integrity, including hierarchy, colour codes, RFID, weights, carton dimensions, and UPC submissions.
• Ensure accurate and timely purchase order (PO) raising for each season.
• Prepare and present Monday trade reports with actions for Assistant Merchandiser, including demand shortages and internal transfers.
• Track collection sell-through %, core product availability and reallocate stock between channels.
• Monitor e-commerce packaging levels and place POs as required.
• Line manage and develop an Assistant Merchandiser, delegating tasks and providing coaching.
• Oversee daily retail replenishment processes in Netsuite and collaborate with the retail management team to review seasonal trading insights, address stock requests, and respond to localized store demands.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in a merchandising role within an apparel business.
• Hands-on involvement in range planning, stock management, and PO processes.
• Exposure to multi-channel operations (wholesale, retail and e-commerce).
• Experience working with suppliers and supporting seasonal planning cycles.
• Proficient in merchandising tools and systems, including Excel and inventory management platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail for maintaining product data accuracy and integrity.

Benefits

• Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
• Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
• Access to Bupa Health care after 2 years.
• 25 Days Holiday.

Our People

We think of ourselves as an international family-run business that embodies our founders’ commitment to creating timeless collections for the modern woman. What started as a company of two has grown into a close-knit team of thinkers, creators, and innovators, taking care of our clothes, each other, and our community. Split across the UK and USA, our team is 85% female, making us proud to be a brand for women, by women.

Company Values

• We are the sum of many parts.
• We pursue quality in everything we do.
• We embrace possibility and push boundaries.
• Data-driven decisions and purposeful actions.
• Our brand is timeless and valuable.
• We never compromise our product.
• We respect and exceed customer expectations.
• We choose partners who reflect our values.
• We grow our brand by empowering others.
• Responsibility is at the core of everything we do.
• Kindness is our guiding principle.