Head of Merchandising

Are you an experienced, results-driven Merchandising leader ready to make a significant impact? Robert Dyas is seeking a Head of Merchandising to join our team in Wimbledon. You will be responsible for optimising our cash income by dynamically planning, trading, and managing all aspects of stock, ensuring the right products are in the right store at the right time to maximise sales, profit, and availability.

What You'll Be Doing

• Financial & Stock Planning: Plan and manage the OTB and stock pipeline to deliver key financial KPIs, including stock turn, margin, and sales.
• Strategic Trading: Accountable for the financial performance of stock, constantly challenging the status quo to maximise cash income and ensure efficient use of company capital.
• Team & Supply Chain Management: Lead, develop, and manage the Merchandising Team. Oversee the entire intake process from FOB to domestic and work with Logistics to develop throughput and capacity plans.
• Retail Optimisation: Work with the Head of Commercial, Store Operations, and Space Planning to develop store range bandings and proactively challenge stock allocation to maximise profit and sales density.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Buying, Finance, Marketing, and E-Commerce teams to align stock management with trading calendars and promotional activity.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a senior, multi-site Merchandiser trading a large product range.
• Strong understanding of Multi-channel Convenience Retailing with a track record in High Street Retailing.
• Demonstrable experience in financial management of OTB and robust Stock control.
• A pragmatic, aggressive trader who is also an astute manager, capable of taking measured risks while delivering to agreed financial plans.
• Previous experience in space planning, planogram management, and FOB stock management.
• High numeracy, quick analytical skills, and a high attention to detail.
• Generous Leave: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Colleague Discount: Generous discount across all Theo Paphitis retail businesses (Robert Dyas, Ryman, Boux Avenue, London Graphic Centre).
• Rewards: Bonus incentives to share in the company's success and regular sample sales.
• Wellbeing: A pension scheme, free life assurance (after qualifying period), and a dedicated colleagues wellbeing and mental health programme.
• Development: Investment in learning and development and clear paths for succession.

If you are a Results Driven individual, a Team Player, and Passionate about retail, apply now to join the TPRG family!