Harvey Nichols is searching for an experienced and passionate Beauty Merchandiser to join our dynamic Merchandising team in our Knightsbridge Head Office. If you live and breathe luxury beauty, know your brands and thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment, this could be your next exciting move.
This is a key role within our Beauty division, where you’ll manage stock, drive commercial performance, and support the development of our world-class beauty offering. Our culture is built on inclusivity and individuality whoever you are, Harvey Nichols has a place for you.
About the Role
As our Beauty Merchandiser, you will play an integral role in shaping the success of the category. You will:
- Manage ordering and stock levels across the full beauty brand portfolio, ensuring alignment with sales demand, budgets, and business strategy.
- Maintain forward forecasting on the WSSI, supporting the Merchandising Manager with financial planning and strategic analysis.
- Lead brand strategy meetings, presenting analytical insights, category performance, and growth opportunities.
- Plan and forecast NPD launches, ensuring readiness and strong commercial outcomes.
- Partner with the Buyer to drive range reviews, optimising assortment and balancing opportunity against terminal stock risk.
- Oversee stock management including replenishment, transfers, allocations, returns, and PAR levels.
- Manage new product and brand setup, ensuring all pricing, margin, and hierarchy data is accurate.
- Collaborate with suppliers, warehouse teams, and stores to ensure smooth stock flow.
- Produce regular sales and stock reporting, while running your own analysis to drive brand and category performance.
- Identify bestsellers, emerging trends, and stock risks, presenting updates in weekly trade meetings.
- Plan seasonal sale markdowns, negotiate supplier funding, and implement system changes.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders including DC, Finance, Stores, Online, and Marketing.
- Lead, develop, and mentor the Junior Merchandiser, supporting their growth and day-to-day workload.
Is This You?
We’re looking for someone who is analytical, commercially driven, and energised by the fast-moving world of luxury beauty.
- Do you have at least 5 years’ experience in merchandising?
- Are you highly organised with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail?
- Do you excel in Excel, administrative management, and retail analytical systems?
- Do you communicate with clarity, confidence, and professionalism?
- Are you passionate about beauty, luxury retail, and delivering excellence?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
How We Reward Your Hard Work
At Harvey Nichols, we’re committed to supporting your development and celebrating your individuality. Alongside training and long-term career progression, you’ll enjoy a range of exclusive benefits, including:
- Up to 40% off fashion
- Up to 40% off hospitality, Foodmarket and hampers
- 30% off beauty and perfumery, wine and spirits
- Clothing allowance
- A collaborative, creative environment where you can grow and thrive
Where Do I Sign?
If you’re already imagining what you’ll wear on your first day (don’t worry — no uniforms here) and this role feels like the perfect fit, click Apply to begin your journey with us. We can’t wait to hear from you.
