MERCHANDISER – KAREN MILLEN

6 month fixed-term contract | London
We’re looking for a talented Merchandiser to join our team at Karen Millen.
In this trading-focused, highly collaborative role, you’ll take full ownership of planning and trading across your designated product areas, using strategic insight and analysis to drive commercial success. Working closely with the Buying team, you’ll also regularly present performance updates to Senior Leadership, influencing key business decisions.

• Leading reporting and presenting at weekly and monthly trade meetings
• Owning your departments - managing sales, profitability, and stock levels
• Analysing sales performance to inform rebuys, markdowns, and trading actions
• Managing WSSI (forecasting demand, OTB, returns, AVSP, and margin)
• Driving performance by identifying over- and under-performing products
• Overseeing critical path management and resolving issues quickly
• Preparing and improving trading reports and packs across the function
• Building strong relationships with Buying, Design, and suppliers
• Coaching and mentoring junior team members to support their development