Merchandiser

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Doncaster is seeking a Merchandiser to analyze product performance and provide insights to the Commercial team. You will optimize product assortments, monitor trends, and ensure product availability. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and be proficient in data tools like Excel and Power BI. This hybrid role offers a dynamic environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Potential Annual Bonus Scheme

Growth and Training

Great holiday allowance

30% off DFS and Sofology products

Healthcare services

Group Pension and Sharesave schemes

Life Assurance & Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyse key sales data to support accurate forecasting.
• Conduct detailed post‑campaign reviews to assess the success of initiatives.
• Track market and customer trends to support new product development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Power BI

Job description

Your new role

This is a hybrid role based at our Doncaster Group Support Centre, with 2-3 days a week onsite.

As a Merchandiser, you'll be responsible for analysing product performance and providing the Commercial team with data‑driven insights that inform strategic decisions and drive business growth. Working closely with Buyers and the wider Merchandising team, you'll optimise product assortments, monitor trends, and ensure the right products are available in the right place, at the right price, at the right time for our customers.

What you'll be doing

• Maintain and analyse key sales data to support accurate forecasting and provide valuable insights into product performance, helping to shape future trading strategies.
• Conduct detailed post‑campaign reviews to assess the success of initiatives, highlight learning, and identify new opportunities to drive business growth and profitability.
• Track market and customer trends, supporting the evaluation and roll out of new product development trials to ensure the range remains fresh, relevant, and commercially strong.
• Collaborate closely with the Merchandising and Buying teams, contributing to strategic discussions and providing data‑led recommendations to inform decision‑making.
• Manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously, balancing short‑term deliverables with long‑term objectives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

The role is for you if…

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability, capable of interpreting data and transforming insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive commercial success.
• Curious, commercially minded, and solutions‑focused, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and communicative, able to build strong relationships, work effectively across teams, and engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast‑paced retail environment and responsive to changing business needs and priorities.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities, ensuring effective collaboration across teams and the smooth management of multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, with experience using data visualisation or business intelligence tools such as Power BI considered highly desirable.
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and a proactive approach to achieving results.

About DFS

We're home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably.

At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether you're supporting our brands or serving our customers, you're helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we're united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone Welcome

Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you.

DFS Benefits

• Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it.
• Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.
• Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year.
• Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury's, ASOS, and IKEA.
• Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.
• Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.
• Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.