Merchandiser, Soho Home

The Role..

Reporting into the Merchandising Manager, the Merchandiser will own the delivery of sales, stock, intake and profitability targets across all channels. This role carries end-to-end responsibility for WSSI management, range planning and trading, and is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy while guiding junior team members. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong Excel skills, a commercial mindset, and a genuine passion for retail.

Key Responsibilities..

Sales & Trading

• Own the running and review of trading reports to identify best and worst sellers, and lead commercial recommendations to drive sales
• Own sales demand forecasting and performance tracking against targets, proactively flagging risks and opportunities and recommending mitigating actions
• Undertake regular studio visits to assess trade, and feedback insight to the wider team
• Analyse sales data, identify trends and make actionable recommendations to optimise range performance

Supply & Supplier management

• Build and maintain supplier production forecasts, at fabric, material and product level with the objective of reducing supplier lead times
• Monitor fabric availability/levels across the supply base to ensure optimal production lead times and minimising fabric liability
• Develop strong supplier relationships through regular meetings and proactive communication.

Range Building 

• Build and own range building documents, option counts and sales and stock plans.
• Own range planning, ensuring the product range is commercially balanced, free from gaps or duplication, and aligned to brand strategy.
• Discontinuation and life cycle management 

Collaboration & Supplier Relations

• Work closely with the Buying and Product Development teams to ensure future product ranges are commercially strong and reflect market trends
• Build and maintain supplier production forecasts with the aim of reducing lead times

Team & People

• Deputise for Merchandising Manager as required
• Manage and mentor junior team members, including Junior Merchandisers and Assistant Merchandisers 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience required..