<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong>Merchandiser | Rapidly Growing Brand | Growth &amp; Progression Potential | Superb Office with Onsite Gym<br></strong><br>Zachary Daniels Recruitment are delighted to be partnered with one of The North's real success stories over the last 18 months.<br><br>My client is a leading sports &amp; leisure brand who are making huge waves in the industry, with a city behind them and exposure globally through partnerships endorsements from some of the globe's most exciting retailers &amp; athletes this brand is one you want to be joining right now! The future is bright! <br><br>Due to exciting business growth our client are recruiting a Merchandiser to join their team. This will be working across their core merchandise planning team helping to establish <br><br><strong>Core Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ownership of the WSSI (Weekly Sales &amp; Stock Intake): Manage and take full ownership of the WSSI, ensuring accurate forecasting and stock allocation to support sales objectives.</li><li><p>Seasonal Performance Reporting: Analyse and produce detailed seasonal performance reports, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Weekly Sell-Through Reports: Build and manage weekly sell-through reports, providing insights into product performance, stock levels, and potential areas for improvement.</p></li><li><p>External Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with key external stakeholders, including leading retailers and partners, to ensure alignment on sales targets, product availability, and inventory management.</p></li><li><p>Inventory Management: Collaborate with both Wholesale and Retail Teams to secure optimal inventory levels based on sell-through data and product availability, ensuring that stock aligns with customer demand.</p></li><li><p>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with Marketing, Sales, Customer Service and Product teams to ensure a unified approach to product launches, promotional strategies, and overall sales performance.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills and Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a sales planning or merchandising role, ideally within a sports, fashion, or lifestyle brand.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with experience in using WSSI and managing sell-through and seasonal performance reports.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external teams.</li><li>Experience working closely with Wholesale and Retail teams, especially in managing inventory based on demand and product availability.</li><li>Highly organised with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.</li><li>Proficient in Excel (advanced level) and other relevant planning tools.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Our Client:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to work with a globally recognised sports and lifestyle brand.</li><li>A dynamic and collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>A chance to make a significant impact on the brand's success and growth trajectory.</li></ul><p>This is a superb opportunity to join a brilliant business who are one of Europe's most exciting brands. </p><p><strong>BBBH33539</strong></p></dd>