Warehouse Manager

At Libra Interiors, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

From product design and buying to sales, customer service, and warehouse operations, it’s our team that brings our collections to life. We’re passionate about interiors, craftsmanship, and building long standing relationships with our customers.

• Respect: We celebrate individuality and treat everyone with genuine respect.
• Teamwork: We believe that together we can achieve great things and celebrate our collective successes.
• Quality: We are committed to excellence in everything we do and take pride in our work.
• Positivity: We believe that positivity and a good sense of humour inspire creativity and strengthen our connections.
• Drive: We have a can do attitude and the drive to get things done.

• Friendly and inclusive culture
• Opportunities for development and progression
• A dynamic, design led industry
• Beautiful showroom and office in Cambridgeshire

We’re looking for a detail-driven and commercially minded Assistant Merchandiser to join our Buying & Merchandising team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving sales performance, optimising stock levels, and supporting strategic decision-making across the full product lifecycle.

• Support stock planning and management to maximise sales and minimise markdowns.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and category planning to deliver strong commercial performance.
• Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from initial planning through to stock clearance.
• Manage and optimise stock availability using forecasting software (Slimstock), ensuring alignment with company KPIs.
• Oversee the critical path for circa 1,200 SKUs from purchase through to end of life, in line with sales and marketing requirements.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships across China and India, including placing repeat orders, negotiating pricing, and coordinating container fill and shipment planning.
• Take a lead role in managing inbound and outbound shipping consignments.
• Work closely with suppliers and operations to manage shipment schedules, resolve delays and ensure stock arrives on‑time and in full.
• Deliver meaningful analysis and reporting to support product reviews and overall business performance.
• Support and contribute to weekly trade meetings with actionable insights.

• Produce weekly stock and sales reports, including management of Slimstock demand and inventory planning weekly tasks.
• Prepare Libra’s fortnightly “Repeat Proposal” report to support buying decisions, highlighting best sellers, emerging trends, potential service issues, excess stock and slower selling items.
• Generate, analyse, and communicate ad‑hoc reports to inform key business decisions.
• Maintain daily reporting schedules and track weekly KPIs.

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, commercially focused mindset.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced Excel Skills, including Pivot Tables and V lookups.
• Experience in merchandising, retail, or supply chain is advantageous.

• Hybrid working model offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic Buying & Merchandising team.
• Hands‑on exposure to end‑to‑end product lifecycle and international supply chain.
• Slim4 Academy Training and accreditation.

Established in 1972, Libra is one of the UK’s leading designers and wholesale suppliers of beautifully handcrafted furniture, lighting and decorative accessories for retail and contract interiors. Based in Newmarket, we are a design‑led business with a strong reputation for quality, service and long‑term customer relationships.

As Warehouse Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of warehouse operations, ensuring the effective handling of goods from receipt through to dispatch.

You will lead and develop the warehouse team, maintain high standards of health and safety, and drive continuous improvement across all operational processes. This role is suited to a…