Junior Merchandiser

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

Role: Junior Merchandiser
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 17:00pm
Location: Stonehouse, GL10 3EZ – Hybrid (2-3 days in the office per week)

At Gardiner Bros, we believe how we treat people matters. Starting as a small family run business in 1860, we’ve grown into a multi-million-pound partner to over 80 global brands, including Skechers, Crocs, Hush Puppies, Muck Boots along with our own brands Amblers Safety and Cotswold. We are also proud to distribute to some of the UK's Largest Online, Highstreet, and Outdoor retailers – Next, John Lewis, Screwfix, Mole Valley, Cotswold Outdoors, Freemans, JD Williams, Very, and Littlewoods to name a few.

What will the Junior Merchandiser role entail?

In this role, you’ll support our merchandisers and buyers to manage the full product life cycle, from selection to forecasting and stock management. Ensuring we have the right products in the right quantities, at the right time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring stock levels, sales performance and key KPIs, making recommendations to the wider Buying Team
• Supporting the management of availability, profitability, stock days, markdowns and SKU performance
• Analysing sales and stock trends to help inform future buying and range decisions
• Supporting the development and planning of product ranges, considering commercial and financial requirements
• Assisting with accurate stock forecasting based on sales trends and supplier performance
• Raising and managing supplier orders, ensuring documentation and invoices are accurately recorded
• Maintaining order trackers and proactively highlighting any delays or issues
• Building strong relationships with suppliers to ensure orders are placed and delivered on time
• Producing regular stock and sales reports and sharing key insights with the Merchandiser/Buyer
• Working closely with teams across Buying, Accounts, Sales, Customer Services, Ecommerce, B2C and Warehouse
• Supporting with supplier meetings, trade shows and customer visits when required
• Managing product samples, including receiving, organising, sorting and maintaining samples within the warehouse.
• Providing general administrative support and ensuring records and documentation are kept accurate and up to date

What are we looking for in a Junior Merchandiser?

We are looking for someone who has experience of working in a buying or merchandising department, either as an assistant or a junior merchandiser, who is ready to build upon their existing skills and knowledge, or looking for a new challenge. You’ll be familiar with forecasting, seasonal trends, and handling large sets of product data.

• Experience working within a merchandising or buying environment
• Strong excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s 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

Experience in footwear, apparel, retail, or distribution? Great! If not, don’t worry—we’ll provide all the training needed.

Why Join us?

• 25 Days annual leave entitlement
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Generous staff discounts on all brands we supply
• Life Assurance & Company Pension
• Local Gym Membership Discount

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we are happy to help!

Gardiner Bros & Co Ltd, Unit 4, Indurent Park, Haresfield, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3EZ