Merchandiser

SMD Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fabrics company is seeking a Merchandiser based in Preston. In this hybrid role, you will take ownership of key Retail customers and be responsible for managing reports, forecasting demand, and purchasing new lines. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical skills and be proficient with Microsoft Excel. Benefits include competitive salary, company pension scheme, and 22 days holiday plus bank holidays. The position requires a proactive individual who can thrive under pressure and manage their workload effectively.

Benefits

Early finish on a Friday

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Child care vouchers

Company sick pay

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and excellent relationship building skills with a focus on the customer.
• Proficient in working with large data sets for processing and interpretation.
• Supply chain experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile and deliver reports to customers and for internal purposes in Excel.
• Forecast demand and manage stock levels effectively.
• Implement and manage purchasing processes to meet delivery targets.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Demand planning

Inventory management

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade B or above

A-level Maths grade C or above

Degree in supply chain related discipline

Tools

Epicor

Job description

Job Title : Merchandiser

Location : Preston

Salary :

£32,000 - £35,000 per annum (Dependant on experience)

Job Type :

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Hybrid working- Min 2 days office

Hours :

Mon-Thurs 8.30am to 4.45pm and Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

An established Fabrics company are looking for someone who can demonstrate their company values, work on their own initiative, take ownership of their workload and hit the ground running.

Reporting into the Head of Customer Operations, this role will give you a great opportunity to work with key Retail customers and take ownership of your areas. You'll need to be able to work well under pressure and manage your own priorities.

Main Responsibilities :

• To compile and deliver all the relevant reports to the customer as well as internal reporting, mainly in Excel with large data sets
• Building reports to generate efficiencies
• Forecasting demand and placing rebuys based on lead times / MOQ's
• Working to achieve a 98% stock availability with forward forecasts
• Responsible for purchasing of all new lines / rebuys for designated customers, in line with target delivery dates in order to meet specified service levels and stock holding targets
• Responsible for implementing and managing the Critical Path process for initial orders and rebuys
• Completion of customer New Line Forms / product codes and barcode set up
• Keeping the customer updated on any changes to the critical path, stock levels, availability dates
• Liaising with National account manager / QC / Warehouse / Customer / Suppliers
• Raising and maintaining purchase orders to ensure on time delivery by working with Far East / Europe suppliers, taking into account MOQ / lead times / holidays
• Dealing with customer stock enquiries and liaising and building relationships with other areas like the warehouse
• Managing DTC orders and queries
• Review supplier performance through weekly order status reports checks
• Implement sustainability changes on packaging in line with changing guidelines
• Understand and use customer portals to upload / download product data
• Supporting the Head of Customer Operations
• Customer / Store visits as required.

The Candidate :

The backbone of this role is having the ability to work at a fast pace and produce timely analysis and reporting based on the customer and business needs. You'll need a strong analytical ability and have excellent relationship building skills, with the customer at the forefront. Retail experience is an advantage.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office, particularly with Excel (lookups, pivots, macros etc)
• Knowledge of demand planning principles and Inventory management principles
• GCSE Maths & English Grade B or above
• Working with large data sets to process and interpret data.
• Evidence of well‑practised communication skills; both verbal and written
• Ability to record information in a concise, accurate and legible manner, as appropriate
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
• Proven ability of organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Analytical reasoning & problem solving
• Supply chain experience
• Own car and full driving licence

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• A‑level Maths grade C or above
• Degree in supply chain related discipline
• Understanding of the textiles industry
• Understanding of Asia based supply chains
• Experience of working within or in supplying a large national retailer
• Working knowledge of Epicor

Benefits of the company :

• Early finish on a Friday
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown, increased with length of service.
• Pension scheme
• Child care vouchers
• Company sick pay
• Voluntary staff savings scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Death in service benefit
• Staff awards scheme
• Social events through the year for staff and families

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Candidates with experience of : Purchasing Analyst, Supply Chain Assistant, Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Supply Chain Coordinator, Supply Chain Analyst, Purchasing Assistant, Forecasting Analyst, Forecasting Assistant, Demand Planning Analyst, Demand Planner may also be considered for this role.