Wholesale Merchandiser - #2085772

Wholesale Merchandiser | Manchester | Womenswear | Circa £45,000

This is an opportunity to join one of the most recognisable fashion brands in the market today. With a strong presence across the UK, US, Europe and the Middle East, this business has built its reputation on delivering what others can't.

The merchandising function is established, stable and highly respected, but it's now entering an exciting phase of evolution. With significant investment into systems, processes, frameworks and ways of working, the team is redefining how merchandising operates & overall, becoming more agile, more strategic and even more commercially effective.

For an ambitious merchandiser, this is the chance to gain exposure to senior leadership, manage and develop people, and play a key role in a business that continues to grow and outperform in a challenging retail landscape.

This brand continues to grow fast and you'll grow with it. Combining creativity and commerciality, retail and wholesale, structure and pace, this is a rare opportunity to make a genuine impact in a business that values your expertise and input.

Why Join?

• Womenswear
• End-to-End Category Ownership
• Exciting, High Profile Partners
• High Visibility Across the Business
• Leadership & Development Opportunities
• Exposure to Retail & Wholesale Channels
• Fast-Growing, Profitable Business

The Role:

As the Wholesale Merchandiser, you'll sit at the heart of the product and wholesale operation, taking ownership of key categories and helping drive commercial performance across both retail and wholesale channels.

You'll be responsible for planning, forecasting, trading and stock management, ensuring products move seamlessly from supplier through to customer. This role requires someone who can balance detail with big-picture thinking, spotting opportunities, identifying risks and driving proactive decisions.

Working closely with Account Managers, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the business is maximising every opportunity within the order book whilst maintaining exceptional service levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the wholesale order book, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and alignment with delivery schedules
• Drive planning, ordering and re-ordering activity across your categories
• Identify gaps, risks and opportunities within trading performance and take action accordingly
• Work collaboratively with Account Managers to maximise commercial opportunities
• Manage and maintain the WSSI, using forecasts, intake plans and trading performance to support decision-making
• Produce and analyse reports covering sales performance, sell-through, intake, freight and delivery schedules
• Support range planning through historical analysis, category performance reviews and commercial insight
• Lead monthly reporting for highlighting performance, opportunities and potential risks
• Take full ownership of the critical path from order placement through to delivery
• Monitor timelines and ensure delivery KPIs are consistently achieved
• Manage wholesale freight activity and work closely with warehouse teams to ensure stock arrives where and when it's needed
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and proactively resolve delivery issues
• Attend and lead regular trade meetings with both internal and external partners
• Collaborate closely with suppliers, retail partners and wholesale customers to manage orders and delivery updates
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate invoicing and seamless reconciliation of wholesale orders
• Mentor and support an Assistant Merchandiser, contributing to their development and progression
• Champion best practice, process improvements and continuous development across the merchandising function
• Support markdown, repeat order and rebuy decisions across your categories
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and customer demand to keep the business ahead of the curve

About You:

We're looking for an experienced and commercially driven Merchandiser who thrives in a fast-paced fashion environment.

• Proven merchandising experience within womenswear
• Experience working across wholesale, retail or ideally both channels
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent analytical skills
• Advanced Excel capability, including WSSI management, forecasting, Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• A thorough understanding of critical path management, freight and delivery scheduling
• The ability to manage multiple stakeholders across Buying, Sales, Finance, Marketing, Account Manager, Logistics and Supply Chain
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for womenswear

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