Senior Merchandiser

About the opportunity
We are working with a fast-growing and highly entrepreneurial online home retail business specialising in soft furnishings and home textiles, including curtains, bedding, cushions, throws and rugs.
Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Merchandiser to join their team and support the Head of Merchandising in managing a fast-paced, high-volume product environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Merchandiser who enjoys working with data, taking ownership of a product range and making decisions that directly influence sales, stock and margin performance.

The role
As Merchandiser, you will work closely with the Buying and Product teams to plan ranges, forecast sales, manage stock and maximise commercial performance.
Key responsibilities will include:

Working closely with Buying to plan new product ranges using historical sales, market trends, lost potential and new product opportunities.
Forecasting forward sales and intake requirements across your product range.
Managing stock intake within agreed stock turn targets, balancing availability with stockholding.
Liaising with factories and Product Development to ensure shipment dates and critical paths are maintained.
Reviewing historical sales performance and identifying key learnings and opportunities.
Monitoring performance against plan and taking action to minimise markdowns and maximise sales opportunities.
Managing sales and stock availability across multiple sales channels.
Identifying potential issues and proactively recommending solutions to the Head of Merchandising.
Taking ownership of your product range and driving its commercial performance.
Building strong relationships with at least 2 years' experience in a Merchandiser role suppliers and factories to optimise delivery dates and improve critical path management.
About you
We are looking for someone with  who is analytical, commercially focused and confident working in a fast-paced environment.
You will ideally have:

Strong merchandising experience within a retail or e-commerce environment.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience using merchandising systems to manage sales, stock, intake and margin.
Strong sales forecasting and analytical skills.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify anomalies and act quickly.
The confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels.
A strong commercial mindset and the ability to identify product opportunities.
Experience taking ownership of a product range and driving performance.
Strong supplier relationship management skills.
The ability to work collaboratively across Buying, Product Development and wider business teams.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy.
Desirable experience
Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

Working with Far East factories.
Critical Path management.
WSSI management.
End-to-end budget planning.
Strong data evaluation and numeracy skills.
Home textiles, soft furnishings or wider home retail.
What’s on offer?

Permanent, full-time position.
37.5 hours per week.
Full-time office-based role in Manchester.
Opportunity to join a rapidly growing online retail business.
A role with genuine ownership and influence over product performance.
Excellent opportunity for career development as the business continues to grow.
If you are an experienced Merchandiser looking for your next opportunity within a fast-moving, growing retail environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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