Merchandiser Maternity - Reed : Job Details

Merchandiser (Maternity Cover)Start Date: ASAP

Your role in the story…Do you dream of a role where your contributions lead to days well spent? If you’re ready to begin a fabulous adventure and you’re passionate about merchandising, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a Merchandiser to take ownership of planning and trading across Toy, Nursery, Gifting, and Non-Clothing departments. Your mission? Maximise sales and profit while minimising risk, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Planning & Strategy

• Develop and execute a strong merchandising strategy to drive growth.
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and range planning aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with Buying Teams to build balanced, commercial ranges.
• Present seasonal plans to senior leadership with clear rationale.
• Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) and stock levels to meet targets.
• Continuously analyse performance and suggest improvements.

Trading & Operations

• Own stock and sales management using tools like WSSI and Range Planner.
• Deliver timely, insightful sales analysis and market trend reports.
• Lead weekly trading meetings and ensure follow-through on actions.
• Optimise store grading and ranging to boost performance.
• Manage markdowns and margin during sale periods.

Team Development

• Mentor and develop junior team members, including an Assistant Merchandiser and Merchandising Admin Assistant.
• Share knowledge across the wider merchandising team and lead on cross-functional tasks.

• Proven experience as a Merchandiser with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highly analytical and numerate, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communicator and influencer across all levels.
• Proactive, organised, and able to juggle multiple priorities.