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:
Establish merchandise planning from the ground up, including OTB, stock planning, forecasting and replenishment
Select and implement the tools, systems and reporting needed to plan across D2C, wholesale and distributors
Balance stock and availability across multiple channels, protecting margin and cash while supporting rapid growth
Partner closely with the senior leadership team, giving them clear, commercial insight to guide decisions
Build and lead a merchandising team over time, defining the structure, hiring the right people and developing them
Influence the direction of the business globally
About You:
Proven merchandising or merchandise planning experience, ideally in a growing or scaling business
Comfortable rolling your sleeves up: you're as happy building the spreadsheet as presenting the plan
Experience of setting up or significantly improving planning processes and systems
Understanding of multichannel trading, ideally across D2C and wholesale
Commercially sharp, with the confidence to challenge and influence at senior level
Ambition to build and lead a team as the function grows
What's On Offer:
Salary of £70,000 - £90,000
Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home
A genuine blank canvas, with real autono...
Head of Merchandising in East Kilbride employer: Zachary Daniels
Zachary Daniels is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where innovation and creativity thrive. As the Head of Buying & Growth Strategy, you will enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a rapidly expanding consumer business.
