Merchandiser (Hybrid)

Merchandiser (Hybrid) Location: Gloucester (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 plus bonus About the role Our client, an exciting and fast growing homewares business with a strong product focus, are looking for a Merchandiser to play a key role in shaping a newly built merchandising function. You will own WSSI, OTB planning, forecasting and in season trading , working closely with product and design to influence ranges and bring ideas to life in a way that lands commercially. This is a hands-on merchandising role working across Excel, WSSI tools and core merchandising systems in a collaborative, design-led retail environment.

Key responsibilities Develop and manage WSSI, OTB and sales forecasting across categories Analyse in season trading performance and shape clear, practical actions Plan and optimise stock levels, intake and terminal stock positions Lead markdown and promotional activity aligned to margin and sell through Partner with Product and Design teams to support range planning decisions Manage and track purchase orders, intake and delivery schedules Build relationships with suppliers, freight partners and warehouse teams Maintain availability across best sellers and core product lines Reforecast sales and stock positions on a weekly and monthly basis Help build and refine merchandising processes within a growing function Skills and experience Strong experience as a Merchandiser within a retail or product-led environment Proven ownership of WSSI, OTB and in season trading decisions Confident working with Excel and merchandising systems day to day Background in stock planning, forecasting and intake management Experience collaborating with product, design and cross functional teams Commercial understanding of margin, promotions and trading performance Comfortable working in a fast moving, evolving business Exposure to supplier management and production timelines Experience handling multiple categories and SKU ranges Strong communication skills with confidence influencing stakeholders