Senior Merchandise Consultant

A leading British retail brand is looking for a senior merchandise consultant to deliver a long-term plan for their core category products.

Working closely with Finance Directors, Category Directors, and Managers, the ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of retail or FMCG categories with a proven ability to create quantitative plans through a product lens.

Responsibilities:

• Drive quantitative, category performance & product behaviour analysis to monitor and evaluate the performance of core categories, seasonal products, and new launches to develop a long term merchandising plan for the business.
• Provide strategic recommendations on assortment planning, pricing, and promotional strategies to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Utilize data-driven insights to create robust, product-centric plans, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer behaviour.

Profile:

• 7+ years of experience in retail or within well-known FMCG brands with a focus on merchandise planning, category management, or financial planning.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience in building long-term quantitative plans.
• Expertise in product lifecycle management, category growth strategies, and seasonal trend forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Details:

• Duration: 4-6 weeks
• Fully remote

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management
• Industries: Retail