Merchandiser (FTC 12 Months)

We are TBCo, a B Corp-certified brand on a mission to create easy-to-style statement pieces that elevate your outfit and home. We are looking for an experienced Merchandiser to join our team to help us drive innovation and creativity, as we continue to grow globally. We create design-leading products that inspire style confidence and have a positive impact on our planet. We are proud to be a B-Corp certified company and donate 2% of all profit directly to people & Planet.           

As a Merchandiser at TBCo, you will:

• Deliver planned sales, profitability and stock targets of the business through effective planning and in season trading.
• Take ownership of the strategic planning & trading, managing category intake and line flow plans, forecasts, stock and OTB.
• Continually assess department performance for both risk & opportunity, taking necessary trading action in a timely manner.
• Analyse market trends and customer preferences to inform & improve buying decisions.
• Develop short term and long term department strategies with the Buying team and Merchandise Manager to maximise department profit
• Own and develop a succinct merchandising reporting suite in order to analyse performance.
• Implement efficient ordering processes to ensure timely product availability while minimising stock holding and markdown costs, adhering to the critical path.
• Build strong relationships with the Design & Buying teams to shape seasonal collections, balancing commerciality with seasonal design direction.
• Maintain accuracy of all relevant documentation including range plans & delivery schedule  to assist the wider team in planning stock availability and launch plans.
• Display the ability to work cross functionally with key stakeholders across the business, including Finance, B2B, Marketing & Warehouse. 
• Seek opportunities to improve ways of working and systems use to trade more effectively across channels and markets, sharing knowledge with the team

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of merchandising experience.
• Strong systems skills, including advanced Excel knowledge. 
• A strong attention to detail. 
• Strong numerical & analytical skills, the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from large sets of data, as well as an understanding of forecasting methodology.
• Commercial awareness; a strong understanding of the current global retail market and TBCo customer.
• A proactive mindset, able to self-manage and effectively manage priorities. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you are this person, we would love to hear from you!

At TBCo we have built a strong culture around our values which are: We are warm, we are responsible, we are impactful and we are design leaders. We are looking for someone who embraces these values and is ready to join our creative, dynamic and fast paced team to help continue to drive our growth.

Benefits:

We want to be more than just a place to work. We offer a range of benefits including:

• 28 days holiday per year
• Additional holidays: comfort blanket day, picnic blanket day and birthday
• A share warmth day to give back to the community
• Flexible working hours and location
• Employee discounts
• Fun events and awards throughout the year

Details:

Location: minimum 2-3 days a week based in Edinburgh at our Leith studio.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexible between 8am-6pm, Monday-Friday

Salary: negotiable dependent on experience

Availability: Flexible start date February - April 2025

Report to: Head of Product

Please submit your CV and cover letter before our closing date of 5pm, Friday 17th January.