Head of Merchandising LIVERPOOL Rapidly Growing Brand Autonomy No Red Tape International ExpansionWe are partnering with a rapidly growing British athleisure brand to appoint a commercially driven Head of Merchandising to lead and shape its direct-to-consumer performance across e-commerce and an expanding retail store portfolio.This is a pivotal leadership role for an experienced merchandising professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoys combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery. You will lead a small but high-performing team, owning the merchandising planning framework and ensuring product and stock strategies drive profitable growth across all D2C channels.The RoleReporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for setting and executing the merchandising strategy across digital and retail. You will oversee planning, forecasting and trading activity, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time - maximising sales, margin and stock efficiency.Key responsibilities include:Owning and evolving the merchandising planning process across D2C channelsLeading the WSSI and open-to-buy processes, ensuring robust forecasting and stock controlDelivering clear, data-led trading insights and actionable recommendationsManaging and developing a small merchandising team, fostering strong commercial capabilityPartnering cross-functionally with buying, e-commerce, retail and finance teamsSupporting range planning and ..... full job details .....