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Whats in it for you?Full Time or Part Time!30 days holiday including bank holidaysCompany pension schemeCycle-to-work schemeHealth cashback planStaff discounts across productsSupportive, close-knit team culture with regular socialsBe part of a growing, values-driven clothing brandSenior leadership role with genuine influenceOpportunity to shape long-term product and merchandising strategyMust havesProven experience leading merchandising strategy for a growing clothing or lifestyle brandStrong commercial instinct with a deep understanding of the product lifecycleConfidence using trading data, forecasting and WSSI to drive decision-makingExperience leading Open-to-Buy planning in collaboration with Finance and SalesAbility to balance creative vision with data-led thinkingConfident communicator able to collaborate across Product, Creative, Finance, Operations and MarketingCalm, structured approach with confidence navigating complexityStrong leadership skills with the ability to set direction and challenge thinkingNice to havesExperience within DTC or omnichannel retail environmentsExposure to AI or automation tools for forecasting or reportingStrong interest in sustainability, responsible sourcing and long-term brand buildingSo, what will you be doing?Setting and owning the long-term merchandising strategy across all product categoriesShaping range architecture including breadth, depth, hero products and new categoriesUsing trading data and customer insight to inform product decisions and reduce riskLeading the Open-to-Buy process and intake phasing throughout the yearOwning forecasting, WSSI and markdown strategy to protect marginRunning the weekly trade rhythm, including trade packs, meetings and action plansIdentifying growth opportunities, demand patterns and channel or regional risksEnsuring collections align with brand storytelling, sustainability commitments and commercial goalsWorking closely with Product, Creative, Marketing, Operations and ESG teams to maintain alignmentSetting clear direction for the merchandising team while they manage day-to-day executionTranslating trading insight into clear, decisive actionsHelpful extrasSenior role with accountability for long-term growth and performanceStrategic focus with day-to-day trading and reporting handled by the teamOpportunity to influence systems, processes and ways of workingWork within a brand that values craft, quality and thoughtful decision-makingStrong cross-functional collaboration at leadership levelInterested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today!Our mission of Making Recruitment Personal also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if its successful.TPBN1_UKTJ