Merchandise Manager Job Bordon area,Hollywater England UK,Supply Chain/Logistics

Responsibility to ensure all POs are placed in time and in the agreed form across the full supplier set
Working in coordination with the Purchasing Controller who has the ultimate responsibility for stock levels; manage, oversee and set criteria to optimise stock levels to maximise availability, sales and profitability through appropriate placing of POs
Create, drive and implement the inventory management strategy
Data provision and dissemination to the department, the business and Leadership
Ensure the optimised Integration of sales forecasts to enable the business to project future sales and meet demand, driving forecast and supply optimisation
Stakeholder management on flow of product and order status both internally and externally
Support the Junior Merchandiser with ad hoc new product set ups where needed when there are spikes in newness set ups
Work with the Master Data Team on all aspects of data that relate to the Merchandising function and understand how Product and Supplier Master Data is used and impacts the Merchandising team and the Business
Thorough understanding of the Purchasing and Stock Module within the ERP along with the relevant sales inputs
Understanding of the Logistics and Supply across the supplier base and how that impacts forecast, visibility, stock holding and PO life management

Job description:

Job Summary

Responsibility to ensure all POs are placed in time and in the agreed form across the full supplier set
Working in coordination with the Purchasing Controller who has the ultimate responsibility for stock levels; manage, oversee and set criteria to optimise stock levels to maximise availability, sales and profitability through appropriate placing of POs
Create, drive and implement the inventory management strategy
Data provision and dissemination to the department, the business and Leadership
Ensure the optimised Integration of sales forecasts to enable the business to project future sales and meet demand, driving forecast and supply optimisation
Stakeholder management on flow of product and order status both internally and externally
Support the Junior Merchandiser with ad hoc new product set ups where needed when there are spikes in newness set ups
Work with the Master Data Team on all aspects of data that relate to the Merchandising function and understand how Product and Supplier Master Data is used and impacts the Merchandising team and the Business
Thorough understanding of the Purchasing and Stock Module within the ERP along with the relevant sales inputs
Understanding of the Logistics and Supply across the supplier base and how that impacts forecast, visibility, stock holding and PO life management

What does this role Involve

Strategy & Planning:
Design and execute comprehensive merchandising and seasonal trading plans aligned with business goals
Data Analysis:
Track key performance indicators (KPIs), sales trends, and consumer behaviour to optimise stock levels, ensuring the appropriate delivery of stock updates to Leadership and the business
Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with marketing, sales, and the Purchasing teams to leverage key customer promotional campaigns
Integration of and collaboration with the F, P & A (Financial, Planning & Analysis) Team to help make informed decisions
Order product from suppliers based on either forecasted demand, historical data, or specific sales requirements and maximise the KPI targets for availability to sell % of the agreed range
Ensure POs placed with suppliers have the correct commercial variables in place such as, but not limited to; legal title, Inco terms, business partner, pricing, timings and all invoicing
Support the Junior Merchandiser to ensure POs placed appropriately, including but not limited to, Hobby Next
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