Merchandiser

Bowmay Consulting; Glossop; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful home textiles manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Merchandiser to play a pivotal role in influencing trading decisions and product performance. This role involves data analysis, collaboration with a range of stakeholders, and ownership of day-to-day trading activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in merchandising and a strong proficiency in Excel. The company offers a hybrid working model, a supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Salary c£38k (DOE)

Hybrid / flexible working options

Health cash plan & pension scheme

Your birthday off

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising, demand planning, or trading.
• Ability to interpret data and derive clear trading actions.
• Confident managing data in Excel (pivot tables, formulas).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day trading activity across multiple ranges.
• Lead SKU-level forecasting and manage in-season availability.
• Support new product launches and work closely with NPD teams.

Skills

Merchandising

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication

Proactivity

Job description

We're working with a hugely successful home textiles manufacturer who've doubled in size over the past few years and are continuing to grow – supplying some of the biggest names on the high street.

As the Merchandiser, you'll play a key role in shaping trading decisions, not just reporting on them. Working alongside the Commercial Trading Manager, you'll bring the data to life, spotting trends, influencing planning and helping to drive product performance across multiple ranges.

What you'll get

• Salary c£38k (DOE)
• Hybrid / flexible working options
• Health cash plan & pension scheme
• Your birthday off!
• Supportive team culture with genuine collaboration
• Clear opportunity to make your mark and grow your commercial influence

About You

• You’ve worked in merchandising, demand planning, forecasting or trading
• You don’t just crunch numbers, you question them, interpret them and use them to tell a story
• Confident managing data in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
• You can turn numbers into clear trading actions
• Understand the complexities of this fast‑moving environment
• You communicate confidently with everyone from suppliers to senior stakeholders
• You’re proactive, reliable and love taking ownership

About the Role

• Take ownership of day‑to‑day trading activity across multiple ranges
• Lead SKU‑level forecasting and manage in‑season availability
• Support new product launches and work closely with NPD teams
• Track performance, highlight risks, and help create quick response plans
• Keep everyone aligned, from ops to sales making sure stock, demand and sales all move in sync

About the Company

• One of the UK's leading names in home textiles
• Partner to major retailers and growing fast
• Friendly, down‑to‑earth culture
• Big enough to offer stability, small enough to see your impact

If you want to work somewhere your voice is heard and your ideas matter, this is it.