Merchandiser

As a Merchandiser, you will play a critical role in translating customer insight and brand strategy into robust product strategies, commercial plans, forward - looking forecasts and confident in season trading decisions, while leading and developing a high performing merchandising team. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Range Planning Develop and own the Departmental product and assortment strategy in close collaboration with Buying and Design Build balanced, customer relevant collections aligned to brand strategy, market insights and commercial objectives Define and own the Department’s merchandise framework, including option plan, width and depth, pricing, colour and trend direction Financial Planning & WSSI Ownership Accountable for the commercial planning of the Department, including annual, half ‑ year and quarterly plans Own and govern the WSSI, ensuring accurate forecasting, re ‑ forecasting and forward visibility of sales, stock, intake, markdown and profitability Present clear, detailed insights, risks and opportunities to the Leadership Team as required Stock, OTB & InSeason Trading Plan and manage departmental stock levels across all customer touchpoints: Own Stores, Own E ‑ commerce and Concession partners Own OpentoBuy management and inseason trading, proactively identifying and acting on risks and opportunities to maximize sales and margin Lead markdown, promotional and exit strategies , including identifying , costing and presenting recommendations to Senior Management Drive actions to reduce terminal stock and improve stock health Range Architecture, Sizing & Distribution Own option, width and depth decisions, informed by historical performance, store space, channel needs and company strategy Optimise the Department’s sizing strategy, reflecting differences across countries, product shapes and market opportunities Collaborate closely with Branch Merchandising to ensure distribution strategies maximise opportunity across store formats, grades and segments Trading, Analysis & Performance Management Lead weekly trading analysis, running and interpreting sales, stock and intake reports to drive clear trading actions Maintain a strong grip on commercial levers in all trading scenarios, balancing growth, stock risk and profitability Review forward commitments against current performance, taking decisive action to maximise opportunities and mitigate risk Leadership, Development & Ways of Working Lead, coach and develop the Assistant Merchandiser and MAA, providing clear direction on daily, weekly and longer - term priorities Identify and drive individual development plans in partnership with L&D and your line manager Actively drive continuous improvement, introducing smarter ways of working, planning and reporting and seeing these through to implementation Projects & Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with key stakeholders across Buying, Design, Finance, Supply Chain, Branch Merchandising and E ‑ commerce Participate in wider business projects as required Our Ideal Candidate Has at least 5 years’ experience in Merchandising / Planning within a fast paced fashion retail environment Demonstrates strong commercial acumen, with excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills Confident working with commercial and BI tools ( e.g. SAP BW, MicroStrategy, Business Objects), with intermediate advanced Excel /Office skills Comfortable owning complex data, driving insight and influencing decisions at senior level Enjoys working collaboratively and building strong cross functional relationships Passionate about fashion retail and thrives in a dynamic, energetic environment Fluent in English, written and spoken What we offer 25 days of annual leave , with the option to buy or sell up to 4 additional days Hybrid work model , combining office and remote working Possibility to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks per year An international work environment , working with teams across different countries Travel allowance to support commuting costs Access to the Hunkemöller Academy for professional development 25% employee discount on all Hunkemöller products Please note: We take care of our recruitment directly at Hunkemöller. For this reason, we kindly ask agencies not to reach out , and applications sent by email cannot be considered . If you’re interested in this role, we’d love to receive your application via our official career channels. As part of Hunkemoller’s exciting transformation, we are building our merchandising capability and recruiting Merchandisers across levels, with both permanent and fixed‑term opportunities available. Playing a key role in the acceleration of our strategic growth pillars, Merchandisers at Hunkemoller combine product strategy with full commercial ownership across sales, margin, inventory and WSSI.