Merchandising Lead

A fabulous new opportunity has arisen for a Merchandising Lead for my client a design led sourcing and manufacturing company supplying several large retailers and online businesses Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a dynamic experienced Head of Merchandising to lead their team , The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of success in a leadership role have online experience and an excellent understanding of critical path management and implementing production capacity with overseas factories a supplier background an or retail merchandising within online will be considered for this role . Based in Central London offices

Main responsibilities will include :

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive merchandising strategy to meet and exceed company and customer's expectations.
• Implement and continually monitor production capacity management system to ensure factories work flow is consistent to manage production efficiency,
• Monitor and actively manage the purchase order critical path with the clients to ensure orders flow smoothly.
• Work with sales and design team to ensure early sight of orders and oversee critical path.
• Work collaboratively with the supply chain logistics team and suppliers to ensure inbound compliance and on-time deliveries.
• Continuously analyse sales data to maximise existing opportunities and to improve re buy potential opportunities.
• Recruit, train and manage a small team.

Person Specification

• Proven track record of success in either/or a retail business or a supplier business model.
• Must have some experience working with an online business in a similar role
• Strong leadership, management, and communication skills.
• A team player approach to all aspects of the role
• Excellent communication, strategy, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with a restless and results driven mindset.
• Agility and an ability to adapt to ever changing consumer and client expectations and priorities.
• A passion for the fashion industry and a strong belief and knowledge of the importance of product sustainability and sustainable practices.