Merchandiser

Rise Resourcing; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded retailer is seeking a Merchandiser to manage range reviews and stock processes effectively. You will be responsible for preparing weekly store reviews, managing demand forecasts and interacting with various internal teams to optimize sales and margin. Ideal candidates will have prior merchandising experience within retail, possess strong analytical abilities, and exhibit excellent communication skills. This role offers a great opportunity for career development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Merchandising is essential ideally within Retail.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively.
• Highly accurate with a good attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with numbers.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products, specifically advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage range reviews, management, and analysis processes.
• Prepare weekly review of stores and product.
• Manage the range review process and critical path.
• Forecast demand, OTB, returns, and margin accurately.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams.
• Working cross functionally with warehousing, shipping, finance & sales teams to optimise sales and margin
• Working closely with internal teams to improve product forecasting
• Reviewing Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Sales performance
• Contributing to the supplier review processes
• Highlighting & reviewing stock management/ flow to increase sales of high performing lines & reduce less successful lines
• Ensure that all price adjustments are checked and on the system at the correct time
• Interact with other internal teams to improve store performance and drive best practices
• Building & maintaining strong relationships with external suppliers and internal departments

Skills

Merchandising experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong numerical skills

Ability to manage workload

MS Office (Excel)

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

MS Office

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Merchandiser to join an established and well-regarded retailer.

As a Merchandiser, you will be responsible for managing range reviews, range management and range analysis processes whilst managing stock within agreed open to buy limits. Reporting into the Head of Merchandising, some of your duties will include.

• Preparing weekly review of stores and product in preparation for weekly team meeting
• Manage the range review process and critical path
• Managing WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns, and margin.
• Building relationships with internal teams to continuously develop & optimise product lines.
• Continually monitor both market & competitor activity
• Working cross functionally with warehousing, shipping, finance & sales teams to optimise sales and margin, while ensuring high levels of professionalism are achieved.
• Working closely with internal teams to improve product forecasting.
• Reviewing Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Sales performance
• Contributing to the supplier review processes
• Highlighting & reviewing stock management/ flow to increase sales of high performing lines & reduce less successful lines.
• Ensure that all price adjustments are checked and on the system at the correct time
• Interact with other internal teams to improve store performance and drive best practices
• Building & maintaining strong relationships with external suppliers and internal departments

Key requirements for the role.

• Previous experience in Merchandising is essential ideally within Retail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise / influence effectively at all levels.
• Highly accurate with a good attention to detail
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse data.
• Ability to manage a varied workload.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office products specifically advanced Excel

If you think you have the right experience as a Merchandiser and are looking to develop your career within an established retailer who can offer a fantastic remuneration with strong benefits, then get in touch and apply today.