Merchandising and Allocation Specilaist - #2094357

Excellent opportunity as a Merchandising and Allocation Specialist at a well- established premium brand. Our client is aiming to expand their global business including EMEA, they are recruiting this role to proactively participate toward this mission.

This job holder is to support the planning, assortment, and stock flow processes to ensure strong commercial performance across all channels. This hybrid role combines analytical merchandising responsibilities with hands-on allocation and in-season trading. The job holder works closely with cross-functional teams to optimize product performance and deliver a consistent consumer experience.

Job descriptions:

Financial & Open-to-Buy (OTB) Support

• Support manager on the creation of financial plans aligned with seasonal ranges and commercial goals.
• Contribute to set sales and stock targets.
• Assist in maintaining OTB and inventory plans.
• Update rolling forecasts and provide insights to support trading decisions.

Assortment Planning

• Assortments development by channel and geography.
• Provide hindsight analysis to inform OTB and future range planning.
• Brief Merchandising and HQ on consumer needs.
• Contribute to VM and space planning criteria.
• Maintain the Store Profiling database and sample management.
• Provide analysis to support line development.

Allocation, Replenishment & Trading

• Execute allocation and replenishment strategies to ensure optimal stock flow.
• Monitor in-season performance and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Support strategies to improve full-price sell-through.
• Participate in trading reviews and follow up on actions.
• Collaborate with Logistics to ensure product availability.

Systems & Process

• Ensure accuracy of MDM and system data flows.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency.

Analysis & Reporting

• Produce weekly and seasonal reports on KPIs, stock levels, and sell-through.
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Maintain effective communication with Merchandising, VM, Retail, Logistics and Marketing teams.
• Support alignment across product, stock, and trading activities.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years in merchandising, buying, planning, or allocation.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Good understanding of merchandising and allocation processes.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Previous experience in fashion is a must
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Conditions:

• Salary - £45-55,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Location – London (Hybrid working) or Milan, Italy
• Competitive benefits - Discretionary bonus, company pension, 25 days annual leave, Jubilee (gift/payment for long service)

*** Access Appointments Consultancy Ltd is a recruitment agency based in London. Please note that we’re afraid that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide feedbacks on individual CVs. Also we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation such as passport/visas when required. Thank you for your time and cooperation***