We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So, we’re on a mission to change it.
Our goal at Vivobarefoot is to create regenerative footwear and experiences that bring us closer to nature and our natural potential. We're looking for a detail-driven Merchandiser to join our team, ensuring our products land in the right place, at the right time, in the right quantities helping us maximise commercial performance across our categories.
You will help shape the future of how Merchandising operates at Vivobarefoot by personally applying AI, automation and data tools across forecasting and insight generation - setting the standard for how we make faster, smarter commercial decisions as a business
Wrington, Bristol (Hybrid)
Where you'll play
Own and drive Merchandising for the Outdoor & Live BU, across all channels
Work cross-functionally within the Outdoor & Live BU to articulate a strategy for the BU, in line with company and BU targets, as defined by RT
Product Line Managers - understand their vision and direction for the products according to the opportunities identified & maximise profits through GIM, pricing architecture, product mix and channel/regional mix
Marketing – build a GTM plan including key dates, by channel, to optimise sales based on BU strategy, ROS & marketing budget
Align Merch Plan with Demand Plan, Capacity Plan and company targets, budget & blended margin targets
Work with the regional leads to gain insights on local ROS, product opportunities
Lead trade reporting and performance reviews for the designated BU, identifying risk and opportunities across sales, stock and margin
Manage the stock position at a BU level, based on information available (AI)
Coordinate the buy at a BU level to ensure:
Right products appear in the right location, at the right time & in the right quantities
Cover is optimised, based on model and channel
Aged stock and general stock position is optimised
Rollup of the buy with the Snr Manager is aligned to Commercial Finance budget & predictions, as well as company targets (contribution, GIM…)
Planning buy quantities and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges
Reporting on the current season's sales and analysing the previous season's sales
Planning 4 buys per year for the Outdoor & Live BU
All about you
Experience in a similar role within Footwear, Apparel or Retail
A trading mentality: comfortable working at pace, questioning results, and driving outcomes, with a track record to back it up
Experience managing WSSI and OTB
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Sharp, collaborative commercial problem-solving
Sound like you?
If you're ready to bring your trading instincts to a brand on a mission, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now - salary will be discussed at application stage.
Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.
Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, mental health illness, disability, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!
