FMCG Merchandiser: Stock Planning & Growth

B&M Retail; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Benefits portal

Retail discounts

Job summary

B&M Retail is seeking a Merchandiser to join our FMCG team in Speke, Liverpool. You will work with the Buyer on daily stock orders, forecast lines, and supplier relations, ensuring optimal stock levels and profitability.

The role emphasizes data analysis, Excel proficiency, and collaboration with suppliers to drive growth during product launches and seasonal peaks. Office-based, full-time position supporting a busy department.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Merchandiser or a Junior Merchandiser eager to step up.
• Results orientation with a track record of achieving targets and delivering growth.
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, methodical with numbers.
• Able to utilise data to understand customer behaviour and habits.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience within an FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the creation of weekly stock orders, managing orders into the business efficiently.
• Driving performance for key trading periods, e.g. new product range launches, seasonal peaks, etc.
• Working to tight restrictions ensuring stock is maintained throughout the year at the correct levels.
• Analysing data and current trends to make the right decisions, identifying gaps in the current market.
• Cultivating close working relationships with key suppliers to maximise sales and profit throughout the range.
• Maintain and update WSSI’s and Line cards on a daily basis.
• Working to calendars, involving forecasting crucial lines for long periods.
• Proficient in the use of Excel to manipulate reports into the desired information.

Skills

Stock forecasting

Excel proficiency

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Retail FMCG

Communication

Supplier relations

Tools

Excel

Job description

B&M Retail is seeking a Merchandiser to join our FMCG team in Speke, Liverpool. You will work with the Buyer on daily stock orders, forecast lines, and supplier relations, ensuring optimal stock levels and profitability.

The role emphasizes data analysis, Excel proficiency, and collaboration with suppliers to drive growth during product launches and seasonal peaks. Office-based, full-time position supporting a busy department.