Merchandiser
Merchandiser
Employee type
Permanent
Salary
£40000 - £45000/annum Benefits
Category
Retail/Purchasing
Job Description
Merchandiser | Manchester - Hybrid | £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Merchandiser to join an incredibly successful and fast-paced consumer business.
Reporting directly into the Head of Merchandising, you'll take ownership across your area of the business, managing planning, trading, stock and supplier relationships. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Merchandiser who enjoys working at pace and wants genuine ownership and influence.
What You'll Be Doing:
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Own the merchandising and planning process across your product area
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Analyse sales and stock performance, identifying opportunities and risks
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Manage WSSI, forecasting and stock levels to maximise sales and profitability
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Review the buy and make recommendations on future stock requirements
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Lead and contribute to trading meetings and commercial decisions
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Work closely with suppliers and factories across the Far East
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Manage critical paths and ensure products are delivered on time
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Work closely with Buying, Digital, Planning and Supply Chain teams
About You:
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Proven experience as a Junior Merch or Merchandiser within a fast-paced retail or consumer business
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Strong understanding of planning, stock management and trading
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Confident analysing commercial data and turning it into clear actions
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Strong Excel skills
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Experience working with overseas suppliers, ideally across the Far East
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Commercially minded, highly organised and confident working at pace
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Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the wider business
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