Senior Merchandiser

You will be working for the high growth womenswear brand Sisters & Seekers within a creative and visionary team, all striving towards taking the brand to the next level. We are based near Chester but have a global reach with customers all over the world. We are looking for an ambitious, driven and passionate individual who is looking to develop their merchandising career in a dynamic and expanding team at Seekers HQ. This position is a full‑time role based in the office through Monday to Friday, with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the lively Sisters & Seekers team, experience staff and community events, and if you’re camera ready, to be a part of our viral TikTok videos Want to see more of what goes on behind the scenes? Give this a watch: 🎬 https://www.tiktok.com/@sistersandseekers This role will report to our Head of Merchandising, and is an exciting opportunity to join a newly forming team on a journey of expansion. About The Role We’re looking for a commercially driven and instinctively analytical Senior Merchandiser to help shape the future of our product range and trading strategy. You’ll sit at the heart of the product journey - balancing data with intuition, and creative vision with commercial discipline. From seasonal planning through to in‑season trading, you’ll ensure every decision supports growth, profitability and brand direction. This role is about more than numbers - it’s about connecting product, performance and people. You’ll work closely with Buying, Design and Finance to build ranges that feel right for our customer, hit financial targets and move the brand forward with purpose. With a strong grasp of detail and a clear strategic lens, you’ll help define what success looks like across each category - ensuring every range drop is both commercially sound and creatively exciting. Key Responsibilities Range Planning & Trading Performance Manage the end‑to‑end merchandise planning process - from seasonal planning through to in‑season trading. Analyse weekly performance across categories, identifying key drivers, risks and opportunities. Create and maintain clear visual range plans that integrate current performance, committed buys and future pipeline. Build frameworks that ensure newness is balanced with continuity and that open‑to‑buy is always aligned to commercial priorities. Develop and maintain robust demand and sales forecasts by category, style and SKU. Support the business with clear visibility of stock cover, intake and forward sales projections. Use data modelling to simulate range and financial scenarios, supporting decision‑making around investment and markdown strategies. Translate trading data into actionable insights that feed directly into weekly commercial reviews and longer‑term financial planning. Data Systems & Reporting Collaborate with the wider team to evolve automated dashboards and visual reporting (Excel, Power BI or equivalent) to track key merchandising KPIs. Support in maintaining consistent frameworks to report on category mix, sell‑through and range efficiency metrics. Partner with Finance and Buying to ensure all reporting aligns with business budgeting and margin expectations. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with Buying and Design to ensure new range proposals are commercially validated through data and trend analysis. Partner with Operations to maintain a healthy balance of stock, ensuring alignment between demand planning and warehouse capacity. Collaborate with Marketing to align campaign focus and product priorities with stock and availability insights. About You Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into meaningful commercial action. Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau or similar) is highly advantageous. Excellent understanding of WSSI management, OTB control and stock efficiency principles. Proven experience managing multiple categories and planning across overlapping seasons. Detail‑oriented with a structured approach to forecasting, reporting and visual presentation. Strong communicator who can influence decision‑making across teams through clear, data‑led storytelling. Experience within a multi‑channel retail or fashion environment preferred. What Success Looks Like A clear, visualised view of range performance and future intake plans at all times. Balanced stock position with minimal missed sales and reduced markdown dependency. Consistent alignment between commercial planning, product strategy and financial targets. Data‑led culture embedded into the range and trading process. A leading womenswear fashion e‑commerce company based near Chester. We began in 2017 from a back garden shed in Wrexham and have grown to be one of the most up‑and‑coming brands in this space within the UK. Friendly and welcoming, we are a team & community of like‑minded individuals that still maintain the close‑knit feel of a smaller company. Benefits 50% off all products for you and family. 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays. Gifted additional holidays (your birthday and an additional day off at Christmas). Free on‑site parking & EV charge points. Medical Cash Plan. Career progression, masterclasses and personal development plans. Fun, close‑knit and energetic team culture. Collaborative and creative culture where your ideas drive impact. Apple Mac or Microsoft hardware. #J-18808-Ljbffr