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:
Own the merchandising and planning process across your product area
Analyse sales and stock performance, identifying opportunities and risks
Manage WSSI, forecasting and stock levels to maximise sales and profitability
Review the buy and make recommendations on future stock requirements
Lead and contribute to trading meetings and commercial decisions
Work closely with suppliers and factories across the Far East
Manage critical paths and ensure products are delivered on time
Work closely with Buying, Digital, Planning and Supply Chain teams
About You:
Proven experience as a Junior Merch or Merchandiser within a fast-paced retail or consumer business
Strong understanding of planning, stock management and trading
Confident analysing commercial data and turning it into clear actions
Strong Excel skills
Experience working with overseas suppliers, ideally across the Far East
Commercially minded, highly organised and confident working at pace
Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the wider business
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year