Retail Merchandiser (Outlet / Inventory Planning / Pricing Strategy / P&L Ownership / Visual Merchandising / Retail KPIs) – London

Join a leading global brand as a Retail Merchandiser specializing in assortment planning, inventory management, pricing strategy, markdown optimisation, outlet retail, and P&L ownership. This is a high-impact, commercially driven role focused on maximising sell-through, improving inventory turns, driving retail KPIs, and delivering profitability across outlet stores in key European markets.

About the Role

Working with Reebok EU, you will take full ownership of merchandising strategy and execution across outlet stores in Paris and Amsterdam. This is a hands-on role blending strategic planning with day-to-day trading, where your decisions directly influence sales performance and margin recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Ownership & Performance

• Own full P&L performance across outlet stores
• Drive sales, margin, and profitability against targets
• Identify risks and opportunities and act decisively

Assortment Planning & Buying

• Build and manage commercial assortment plans
• Optimise product mix across categories, sizes, and price points
• Continuously refine assortment based on trading data

Inventory Management & Replenishment

• Lead inventory planning and stock allocation
• Drive inventory turns and stock efficiency
• Ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time

Pricing & Markdown Strategy

• Own pricing architecture and discount strategy
• Execute markdown optimisation and promotional planning
• Maximise margin recovery while maintaining sell-through

Trading & Analysis

• Monitor daily/weekly performance and key retail KPIs
• Deliver data-driven insights and reporting
• Use analytics to improve commercial decisions

Visual Merchandising & Execution

• Lead visual merchandising strategy across stores
• Ensure strong in-store execution and product storytelling
• Maintain high standards through regular store engagement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with supply chain, warehouse, and brand teams
• Align on inventory flow, product strategy, and trading priorities

About You

• 10+ years in retail merchandising (preferably outlet/off-price)
• Strong expertise in inventory planning, pricing, and markdowns
• Highly analytical with a data-driven mindset
• Deep understanding of retail KPIs and commercial performance
• Advanced Excel and ERP system skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication

Excellent Salary + Bonus