Merchandiser - Fresh

Welcome to our Head Office, located on the vibrant 5th and 6th floors of our flagship store in Piccadilly! This central London location is a hub of excitement, surrounded by restaurants, bars, cultural sites, and shopping, all just a short walk from Green Park Tube Station.

We are on the lookout for a strategic problem solver who is data-driven and highly organized to lead our Fresh and Bakery merchandising team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about driving category profitability through precise inventory management and advanced demand forecasting, we want to hear from you!

As a key commercial lead, you will:

• Drive profitability through expert inventory management and demand forecasting using the RELEX AI replenishment system .
• Provide critical financial oversight via WSSI management and range architecture analysis.
• Coach and develop an Assistant Merchandiser and a Merchandise Admin Assistant.
• Collaborate with various teams including Buying, Retail, Marketing, and Logistics.

• Strategic Demand & Inventory Management:
  • Manage and optimize the RELEX tool for accurate forecasting and replenishment.
  • Adjust buy quantities based on seasonality and historical performance.
  • Provide data-backed recommendations on range architecture and growth opportunities.
  • Partner with in-house Chefs for production planning and demand forecasts.
• Financial Planning & Analysis:
  • Deliver comprehensive weekly reports on sales and margin performance.
  • Manage the financial health of both All-Year-Round products and seasonal campaigns.
  • Execute strategic markdown plans in collaboration with the Buying team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Develop strong partnerships with various teams to ensure a unified approach.
  • Refine the product mix to meet customer demand.
  • Optimize in-store ranging and launch timings with Branch Merchandising.
• Supply Chain & Supplier Relations:
  • Manage the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring accountability to OTIF KPIs.
  • Oversee stock flow for high-impact campaigns and seasonal lines.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  • Mentor and develop your team members for their professional growth.

• Experience: 2+ years in a Merchandiser or Planner role, preferably in Grocery, FMCG, or Perishables.
• Analytical Skills: Strong Excel skills, including LOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and complex data modeling.
• Agility: Ability to make quick decisions and manage multiple deadlines.
• Commercial Acumen: Understanding of margins, markdowns, and the financial impact of wastage.

• Competitive salary
• Generous store and restaurant discount of up to 40%
• 25 days of holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Fantastic subsidized staff restaurant using Fortnum’s ingredients
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Excellent pension scheme

We are committed to nurturing your talent and developing your career, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We embrace each other's differences to create a truly inclusive environment.

Join us and be part of a team that has been recognized for outstanding contributions in Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, and more!