Head of Merchandising

Head of Merchandising Build the function from scratch 70,000 - 90,000 London Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 from homeThe Opportunity:Close to 100 million in turnover, and they''ve never had a merchandise planning function. That''s the opportunity here.Our client is a specialist brand growing exponentially across D2C, wholesale and distribution. The business has outgrown the way it currently plans, and they''re looking for a Head of Merchandising to put the foundations in place and build the function around them.This is a rare chance to shape how a fast-growing global brand plans, buys and trades, with the autonomy to do it your way.The Role:You''ll be hands-on from day one, setting up the systems, processes and disciplines that don''t yet exist, then growing the team as the function matures. You will:Establish merchandise planning from the ground up, including OTB, stock planning, forecasting and replenishmentSelect and implement the tools, systems and reporting needed to plan across D2C, wholesale and distributorsBalance stock and availability across multiple channels, protecting margin and cash while supporting rapid growthPartner closely with the senior leadership team, giving them clear, commercial insight to guide decisionsBuild and lead a merchandising team over time, defining the structure, hiring the right people and developing themInfluence the direction of the business globallyAbout You:Proven merchandising or merchandise planning experience, ideally in a growing ..... full job details .....