Talisman Fashion Executive Search

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Retail Merchandiser with an international retailer. Permanent or FTC . Hybrid One day per week from home . The focus is on fashion brands previous experience within a buying and merchandising environment that has included luxury and mid market branded merchandise will be of interest . This could be ladies or mens' fashion, footwear, accessories or home product. Responsibilities Will include financial forecasting , managing budgets and margins and overseeing overall performance. Overseeing the planning and distribution of all categories of fashion accessories . Managing and developing the skills of a small team across merchandising, inventory, allocation and replenishment Providing weekly and monthly forecasts and reports . Working closely with the buying and financial teams and supporting the Merchandise Manager. Work with the Merchandise Assistants to control inventory , allocation, and replenishment. Each week provide a summary on sales performance, stock, profit and markdowns. Requirements. A background within H/O retail category merchandising is required Ideally this will have included working with luxury or branded fashion . You may be a Senior Merchandiser, Merchandise Planning Manager or Merchandiser. Naturally you will be someone who enjoys taking responsibility for budgets and sales performance . You will need to enjoy managing data and financial information and have well developed analytical and merchandise planning skills along with previous experience of managing other people and working within a fast paced environment . The position will include occasional travel within the UK and overseas . On Offer Hybrid working . An attractive salary , plus bonus and benefits.