Junior Merchandiser

Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer!; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing retailer in Manchester is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to drive profitability and support business growth. This role offers endless career progression opportunities and a collaborative company culture. You will manage stock, analyze data, and contribute to strategic merchandising decisions.

Benefits

Career Progression

Collaborative Culture

Learning Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a merchandising role, such as Junior Merchandiser.
• Strong data analysis and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage FOB shipments and ensure stock levels align with sales.
• Use data-driven insights for forecasting and budgeting.

Skills

Analytical

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Growing Retailer with Huge Career Progression!

Are you ready to take the next step in your merchandising career? We have an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing retailer that truly values its people and offers incredible career progression opportunities!

The Role:

As a Junior Merchandiser, you’ll be at the heart of driving profitability and supporting the growth of the business. You will be providing key data-driven insights, making forecasts, and managing stock strategically to help shape the company’s merchandising strategy. Working alongside the Senior Merchandiser, you’ll be ensuring that the buying function is fully aligned with the business’s overall strategy. This role will see you contribute to long-term planning and in-season trading, while helping to optimise stock levels and sales performance.

Why This Role is Amazing:

• Endless Career Progression – As the business continues to grow, so will your career. The opportunities for personal development and advancement are limitless in this role!
• Incredible Company Culture – Join a company that genuinely values and invests in its people. You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive team where everyone’s voice is heard and appreciated.
• Exciting Challenges – From data analysis and forecasting to managing markdowns and optimising stock, this role will keep you on your toes and provide opportunities to learn and grow in the merchandising world.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage and keeping on top of FOB shipment. Prior experience with FOB is an essential skill for this role.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use statistical models, forecasts, and historical sales data to optimise sales volumes and profitability across designated product areas.
• Budgeting & Planning: Assist in planning budgets by category, determining option counts, and setting the depth of purchase, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Stock & Forecasting: Oversee stock levels based on weekly sales and stock intakes, ensuring seasonality of products and adjusting forecasts as needed. Performance Analysis: Monitor sales performance and identify best and worst sellers, providing actionable insights to improve results.
• Weekly Trading: Analyse weekly trading performance, identify issues, and prepare action plans in collaboration with the Senior Merchandiser.
• Markdown Management: Take charge of the markdown process, ensuring effective execution and recommending future pricing strategies.

Who We’re Looking For:

• You’ll have experience in a merchandising role – whether that’s Junior Merchandiser, Senior Assistant Merchandiser, or something similar within a retail environment.
• You’re highly analytical, with strong data analysis and forecasting skills.
• You’re proficient in Microsoft Excel and ideally have experience with merchandising planning systems.
• You’re an excellent communicator and can collaborate effectively across teams.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are a proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Advertising, Marketing, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail, and Marketing Services

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