Senior Assistant Merchandiser - Fashion

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.

This senior role will take accountability for maximising category performance through strategic range and stock planning for seasonal collections. Working with the wider merchandising team to ensure smooth production placement & intake planning. An exciting opportunity to join a growing merchandising team and implement new best practices and processes to facilitate the next stage of business growth.

This role is based full-time in our Chesterfield Office.

• Construct & aid presentation of company range plans ensuring accurate buy plans & financial roll-ups by category and channels.
• Recommend product range structures, including option count and range depth, through data analytics.
• Review sales and forecast future demand for all sales channels, planning the order volumes to achieve sales budgets.
• Responsible for demand planning seasonal collections lines within the business, meeting availability targets & working with product teams to ensure commercial exit strategies.
• Provide forward visibility of stock intake & inventory holding reports.
• Review in-season stock opportunities and stock-out risks ensuring category profitability is maximised.
• Line management of Merchandiser, overseeing direct channel processes & replenishment.
• Review and present weekly ecom & retail trade performance into the business.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports for business use.

Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles & implement demand planning practices. Proficiency in merchandising tools and software, including Excel & Inventory management systems. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively with other teams and external partners.

25 Days Holiday.

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 the USA, our team is 85% female, making us proud to be a brand for women by women. We are guided by two core beliefs: the pursuit of quality in everything we do and looking after one another. We promote diversity and inclusivity as central parts of the culture we are building. We pursue quality in everything we do.

Data-driven decisions and purposeful actions. We base our decisions and actions on data and reason, not on hope. Our brand is timeless and valuable. Our brand is our most valuable asset, and we treat it with the utmost respect. We recognize that our brand will outlive us and strive to enhance its value through everything we do. We prioritize long-term growth over short-term gains, ensuring the longevity of our brand's reputation.

We believe the best form of marketing is to make better product. Let word of mouth be the most powerful marketing channel. Our product is defined by the quality, not price. We deeply appreciate and value those who choose to consume our brand. We understand that the company we keep reflects our brand's integrity and reputation.

We grow our brand by empowering others. We aim to empower and support those around us, fostering growth and creating meaningful connections. We are accountable for our actions and strive to make a positive impact on our environment and communities.