Merchandiser

Posted 12 hours 9 minutes ago by Club L London

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Lancashire, Stretford, United Kingdom, M32 8
Job Description
About us

Club L London are the next-generation online retailer refining accessible luxury for forward-thinking women worldwide. Delivering timeless and trend-oriented styles in sizes 4-20 for every life moment, we design proudly in-house in the UK; with premium quality, exceptional fit and affordable style at the forefront.

Collaboration, communication and curiosity drive our extraordinary workforce - an ambitious team of diverse, experienced and up-and-coming talents that we think you'd fit right into.

A role at Club L is more than a job, it's a lifestyle for the innovative, inspired and intuitive thinker.

The Role

We are looking for a driven and analytical Merchandiser to join our growing team. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring our products are well-positioned in the market, stock levels are optimized, and trade performance is continuously reviewed to drive business growth. You'll collaborate closely with various teams, including Design, Marketing, E-commerce, and Supply Chain, to execute strategic initiatives and achieve financial targets. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for retail and merchandising, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead season reviews and lessons learned to inform future merchandising strategies, applying insights from previous seasons to improve the product range
  • Own the EOSS strategy and product exit plans, collaborating with the Head of Merchandising on final markdowns and stock exit strategies
  • Own the start-of-week trade analysis, identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities and propose recommendations to drive sales
  • Identify top-selling products and proactively identify and manage product risks, including underperforming lines and stock-outs
  • Provide support and guidance to the MAA and AM ensuring workload is prioritised and direction is clear
  • Monitor inventory levels and recommend timely replenishment or trading actions
  • Manage stock levels using WSSI and sales data to ensure availability and timely replenishment without overstocking
  • Work with Design and Product teams to create merchandise plans that align with business goals, demand, and seasonal trends
  • Manage production and supplier relationships to optimise costs, delivery, and quality, especially for key product launches
  • Collaborate with wider teams such as Marketing, Finance, E-commerce to develop and execute commercial strategies and align merchandising with business goals and market trends
Skills & Experience:
  • Proven experience in merchandising, ideally within retail or fashion
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights
  • In-depth knowledge of stock management and trade analysis tools (e.g., WSSI)
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and an understanding of the supply chain process
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Experience in leading and developing a team
What's on offer?
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced pension contribution
  • Enhanced maternity and sick pay
  • 40% staff discount across Lavish Alice and Club L products
  • Healthcare Cashplan
  • Free onsite gym with PT classes
  • Social events