Hybrid Junior Merchandiser: Stock & Forecasting

Gardiner Bros & Co (Leathers) Ltd; Stonehouse; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days annual leave entitlement

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Generous staff discounts on all brands

Life Assurance & Company Pension

Local Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Gardiner Bros & Co Ltd in Stonehouse, UK is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to support buyers across the full product lifecycle—from selection to forecasting and stock management.

You will monitor stock, sales KPIs and supplier performance, helping ensure the right products are available at the right time. The role demands strong Excel skills, analytical ability and good organisational drive.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a merchandising or buying environment.
• Strong excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs and formulas.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret large amounts of data.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An understanding of forecasting, budgeting and sales/purchasing.
• An understanding of critical paths and project management would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels, sales performance and KPIs, and make recommendations to the Buying Team.
• Support management of availability, profitability, stock days, markdowns and SKU performance.
• Analyse sales and stock trends to inform future buying and range decisions.
• Assist with development and planning of product ranges considering commercial needs.
• Forecast stock based on sales trends and supplier performance.
• Raise and manage supplier orders with proper documentation and invoices.
• Maintain order trackers and flag delays or issues.
• Build relationships with suppliers to ensure timely orders and deliveries.
• Produce stock and sales reports and share insights with the Merchandiser/Buyer.
• Collaborate with Buying, Accounts, Sales, Customer Services, Ecommerce, B2C and Warehouse teams.
• Support supplier meetings, trade shows and customer visits as required.
• Manage product samples and keep records organized.

Skills

Forecasting

Excel

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Budgeting & sales/purchasing

Project management understanding

Tools

Excel

Job description

Gardiner Bros & Co Ltd in Stonehouse, UK is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to support buyers across the full product lifecycle—from selection to forecasting and stock management.

You will monitor stock, sales KPIs and supplier performance, helping ensure the right products are available at the right time. The role demands strong Excel skills, analytical ability and good organisational drive.