Inventory & Merchandising Manager

About the role

The Inventory & Merchandising Manager will shape inventory strategy and provide merchandising insights across all product categories and sales channels for Specialist Sports Group. Working from the Southampton office, you will translate data into actionable business strategies that drive revenue, optimise inventory productivity and improve profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Support buying and range planning by delivering data‑led insights to category managers.
• Maintain high standards of product data quality throughout the in‑line period.
• Monitor sell‑through performance and advise on timely commercial decisions.
• Take full accountability for product exit strategy and clearance P&L after in‑line exit.
• Develop and maintain merchandising tools, processes and relationships with clearance partners.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure inventory planning, pricing and product strategies are data‑driven.

Required profile

• Proven experience in inventory or merchandising management, preferably within retail or sporting‑goods environments.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into commercial actions.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with category managers, business intelligence teams and external partners.
• Understanding of product lifecycle management and clearance processes.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence the growth of a fast‑expanding sports‑goods agency.
• Dynamic, cross‑functional work environment.
• Competitive remuneration package.