Merchandiser, Retail

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.

• 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

• 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