Head of Merchandising | Build the function from scratch
£70,000 - £90,000 | London | Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
The Opportunity:
Close to £100 million in turnover, and they've never had a merchandise planning function. That's the opportunity here.
Our client is a specialist brand growing exponentially across D2C, wholesale and distribution. The business has outgrown the way it currently plans, and they're looking for a Head of Merchandising to put the foundations in place and build the function around them.
This is a rare chance to shape how a fast-growing global brand plans, buys and trades, with the autonomy to do it your way.
The Role:
You'll be hands-on from day one, setting up the systems, processes and disciplines that don't yet exist, then growing the team as the function matures. You will:
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Establish merchandise planning from the ground up, including OTB, stock planning, forecasting and replenishment
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Select and implement the tools, systems and reporting needed to plan across D2C, wholesale and distributors
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Balance stock and availability across multiple channels, protecting margin and cash while supporting rapid growth
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Partner closely with the senior leadership team, giving them clear, commercial insight to guide decisions
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Build and lead a merchandising team over time, defining the structure, hiring the right people and developing them
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Influence the direction of the business globally
About You:
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Proven merchandising or merchandise planning experience, ideally in a growing or scaling business
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Comfortable rolling your sleeves up: you're as happy building the spreadsheet as presenting the plan
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Experience of setting up or significantly improving planning processes and systems
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Understanding of multichannel trading, ideally across D2C and wholesale
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Commercially sharp, with the confidence to challenge and influence at senior level
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Ambition to build and lead a team as the function grows
What's On Offer:
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Salary of £70,000 - £90,000
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Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
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A genuine blank canvas, with real autonomy and ownership
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Clear growth potential as the function and business scale
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The chance to have a global impact on a brand with serious momentum
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Head of Merchandising in London employer: Zachary Daniels Careers
Join a well-established automotive company in Wokingham, where your expertise as an MOT Tester is truly appreciated. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises your health and wellbeing. Experience a supportive work culture that fosters growth and offers genuine career progression opportunities in a thriving environment.
