Merchandiser

Online Home Shop Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension

Free flu jabs

On-site parking

Gift box and early finish on your-bday

Free electric car charging points

Regular social events

Job summary

Online Home Shop Ltd. (OHS) is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to support the head of department in a fast-moving online home retailer based in the North-West.

You will plan ranges, forecast sales, manage stock intake, and liaise with factories to ensure timely deliveries. With at least two years in merchandising, you will use advanced Excel and specialised merchandising tools to drive performance, partner with suppliers, and collaborate across product teams to maximise range opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a Merchandiser role.
• Advanced Excel skills and merchandising software experience.
• Strong forecasting skills and data-driven decision making.
• Analytical mindset drives department performance.
• Clear communication across levels and teams.
• Attention to detail with accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Plan product ranges and manage budgets to forecast sales.
• Forecast forward sales and intake requirements for product ranges.
• Manage stock intake to balance availability with low holding costs.
• Coordinate with factories and development teams to meet dates.
• Track performance and minimize markdowns while maximizing opportunities.

Skills

Merchandiser

Advanced Excel

Forecasting

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Supplier relationships

Stakeholder management

Tools

Merchandising software

Job description

Full-time Full time, OFFICE BASED | Competitive Salary + Perks

The Company

Online Home Shop (OHS) are one of the fastest growing online home retailers in the North-West.We aim to offer on-trend products for home and life, for a price that suits all budgets. OHS have everything from the latest bedding styles, soft towels, throws, curtains, rugs and best-selling hoodie blankets.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Merchandiser to join our team to predominantly assist the head of department in maintaining the smooth operation of a fast-moving environment. You will be responsible for planning product ranges and managing budgets on behalf of organizations to help predict sales and make smarter decisions in the future.

• Work closely with the Buying team to plan new product ranges based on historical sales analysis, market trends, lost potential and any new product opportunities.
• To be responsible for forecasting forward sales and intake requirements for a given range of products.
• Manage the intake of stock within given stock turn targets, finding a balance between maximising availability while keeping stockholding to a minimum.
• Liaising with factories and the Product Development Team to ensure shipment dates are met for ongoing and new lines.
• Review historical sales figures and record lessons learned on a continuous basis.
• Recognising when issues need to be flagged up to the Head of Merchandising - with suggestions on how the issue can be rectified.
• Track performance v plan and take actions that will minimise markdown spend and potentialise an opportunity to beat plan.
• Manage sales and stock availability across multiple sales channels.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Merchandiser role.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience of using merchandising software tools to manage sales, stock, intake and margin.
• Strong sales forecasting skills.
• Inquisitive, analytical mind that drives department performance.
• Strong communication skills and are able to challenge to all levels effectively.
• Attention to detail and the ability to spot anomalies, suggesting courses of action to mitigate issues.
• Able to spot key product opportunities and maximise the potential of these by moving at pace.
• Able to own a product range and drive its performance.
• Can build strong relationships with key suppliers in order to optimise due dates and improve critical path management on the team.
• Enthusiastic & able to work cooperatively with other product teams, as well as teams within the broader business.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment and meet deadlines whilst ensuring accuracy of work is maintained.
• Experience of working with Far East factories
• Critical Path management
• WSSI management
• End to end budget planning
• Strong data evaluation and numeracy

Why Join Us?

• Fast-moving collaborative company culture
• Regular company social events
• 25 days holiday
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Gift box and early finish on your birthday
• Free electric car charging points

Sound Like You?

At OHS, you won’t just join a team — you’ll be part of a fast-moving retail success story. If you’re ambitious, collaborative, and excited by scale, help shape the future of home shopping in the UK.