Merchandiser

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative eCommerce retailer as a Merchandiser, where your analytical skills will drive sales growth and inventory management. This role offers the chance to work with a forward-thinking team that values creativity and personal development. You'll be responsible for analyzing sales data, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient product launches. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company renowned for its commitment to fostering an environment that encourages innovation and individual progression. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a thriving industry, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in eCommerce/B2C, focusing on purchasing and stock management.
• Advanced Excel skills required for data management and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data to support internal stock decisions and identify opportunities.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely product orders and shipments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Sales Forecasting

Stock Management

Supplier Management

Budget Management

Tools

Business Dynamics ERP

Excel

Job description

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Location:

Greater Manchester

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with this innovative eCommerce retailer known for their strong brand standing and commitment to creativity. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team as a Merchandiser and play a key role in driving the next phase of growth. They hold a great reputation in the market for fostering an environment that encourages innovation and creative freedom, with a focus on individual progression and personal growth.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Analyse and Forecast Sales Data: reviewing trends to identify opportunities to support internal stock decisions.
• Promotion Planning: Scheduling and implementing promotions and markdowns to meet sales targets, using available data.
• Stakeholder and Supplier Management: Sharing data, trends and opportunities with internal stakeholders as well as building effective working relationships with suppliers, buying & product teams, and the wider marketing & digital teams.
• Support Launches: Support new product launches, ensuring there are few supply chain issues.
• Budget Management: Multi-Million.
• Lead Time Management: Ensuring products are ordered and shipped on time to the warehouse for delivery.
• Manage Inventory: Ensuring products are available and managing stock levels, including re-buy suggestions.
• Purchase Orders: Creating and sending purchase orders for re-buys and new range products.
• Order Tracking: Receiving and expediting order acknowledgements with suppliers to update the delivery dates on the system.
• Freight Forwarding: Working closely with freight forwarders, negotiating container rates, tracking approved shipments, and notifying of any date changes along the way, ensuring all necessary documentation is in order.

The successful candidate must have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience ideally within an eCommerce/B2C environment including purchasing processes and stock management.
• Management of freight forwarding & direct supply/manufacturer processes.
• Familiarity with purchase order workflows.
• Experience working with suppliers to confirm and adjust schedules and store teams.
• Experience using Business Dynamics ERP system and any forecasting demand tools is an advantage. Advanced Excel skills, including creating formulas to manage data, is essential.
• Proven analytical skills to interpret sales forecasts, stock data, lead times, stock volumes, trends, etc.