Part-time Merchandising Coordinator

Based in Clapham, London
3 days per week

Your newpanyThis business is a globally recognised fashion and lifestyle brand. They are well-known for their vibrant and joyful patterns, with the aim of sparking self-expression. Their mission is to create enduring, high-quality products that seamlessly blend style with functionality, adding a splash of colour and individuality to everyday moments. They are looking for an individual skilled in merchandising and purchasing to coordinate and ensure efficient purchasing processes and effective merchandising strategies.Your new role
As a Merchandising Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in this successful, global print design and online retailpany, spanning the fashion, lifestyle, and homeware sectors. You will be ensuring efficient purchasing processes and effective merchandising strategies. You will collaborate closely with the in-house design team, emerce team, production partners, suppliers and distributors to ensure alignment of product offerings with market demand andpany goals.This position requires strong analytical skills, excellentmunication abilities, and a deep understanding of fashion and/or homeware industry trends and supply chain dynamics.What you'll need to succeed

Experience working with international suppliers and managing global supply chains.

Knowledge of sustainability practices and ethical sourcing initiatives within the fashion and/or homeware industry.

Previous experience in product development or design, with a creative eye for fashion and/or trends and consumer preferences.

Key responsibilities
Purchasing Management:

Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and goods from UK, European and Far East suppliers

Identify reliable suppliers and negotiate favourable terms and agreements.

Merchandising Strategy:

Collaborate with the design team to develop product assortments that align with brand identity, target market, and seasonal trends.

Working with the emerce team, analysing market trends, consumer behaviour, and sales data to identify opportunities for product innovation and assortment optimisation.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work closely with the in-house design and emerce teams, production partners and distributors to ensure seamless coordination of product development, production, and distribution processes.

Budget Management:

Develop and manage departmental budgets, including procurement expenses, inventory costs, and promotional investments.

Ensurepliance with financial policies and procedures in all purchasing and merchandising activities.