About The Company With Nothing Underneath is a DTC Womenswear start up creating shirts for women. Inspired by men’s tailoring, British heritage and timeless style, WNU was started in London in 2017 out of the need for shirts that were perfectly adjusted for women, sustainably sourced and stood the test of time. WNU is all about simplicity - paired back, laid back, timeless, effortless. WNU fulfils the under exploited territory of female shirting, in an accessible, easy to shop manner, at an affordable price for a luxury item, using the highest quality sustainable materials. About The Role As Merchandising Manager you will be responsible for developing our product strategy whilst also managing trade reporting and inventory. They will play a key role in partnering with Design, Product Development, the Business Units to develop and implement strategies to maximise sales and profitability, while aligning to the brand vision. The Merchandiser will also be responsible for owning all trade reporting and inventory management across the business. Your responsibilities Product and Assortment planning • Develop seasonal product strategies that support key global business needs and align with brand strategy • Own pricing of product using deep understanding of competitive landscape and customer knowledge • Partner with design & PD to communicate costing needs and maintain dept. margin • Research competition (retail, department stores, web) to understand the global markets and make recommendations to drive business growth. • Analyse data and information in an accurate and timely manner and utilise sales analysis when decision making • Present sales analysis to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, highlighting key takeaways and future actions plans • Build and develop balanced assortment to meet brand & financial objectives • Analyse current business to identify opportunity and risks in future assortments • Manage presentation documents & tools each season to communicate assortment strategy & updates • Influence line planning and category assortment by analysing product performance, floorset feedback, consumer trends, and competitive landscape with an understanding of business unit needs by market Trade reporting and Inventory Management • Manage and lead weekly, monthly, quarterly and seasonally reporting • Oversee replenishment and initial allocations to drive sell through across all channels • Review and re-forecast continuity lines on a regular basis, highlighting risks and opportunities • Oversea Seasonal buys working closely with Finance and Production • Manage retail inventory, suggesting and actioning weekly top ups • Build a strong working relationship with the store manager • Work with the retail team to action monthly stock counts • Store visits as required Wholesale Management • Lead wholesale appointments with the assistance of the COO • Oversee and manage all wholesale orders, ensuring that any missed opportunities are highlighted to the wholesale team • Work closely with the buyers to ensure stock is regularly topped up to maximise on sales opportunities You’ll need • BA or BS degree with 4+years of experience in a Merchandising or Buying capacity in a related business or brand. • Excellent product sensibility • Experience with Brightpearl and excellent Excel skills • Ability to take initiative, ownership, and accountability for business • Strong analytical, presentation and problem solving skills • Strong financial acumen and understanding of what is needed to drive a business • Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in partnering with a cross functional team • Capability to adapt to changes and challenges with a positive outlook • Demonstrated knowledge of the product development and production processes Company Benefits • Excellent career opportunities at a fast-growth company • Competitive Salary • 25 days holidays • Flexible working hours • Work from home days • Clothing discount