Merchandiser

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Oldham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading decorative lighting store is seeking a Merchandiser in Oldham to oversee stock planning and distribution while collaborating with key account managers. This entry-level role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a chance to thrive in a reputable retail environment. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and prior experience in merchandising or retail.

Benefits

23 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Job Security in a well-established company

Standard working hours: 8:30am - 5pm

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Merchandiser / Assistant role within retail.
• Advance Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Ability to make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Forward planning for stock distribution across various channels.
• Consulting with factories to ensure timely production.
• Monitoring stock performance and making rebuys based on forecasts.

Skills

Stock Management

Forecasting

Trend Analysis

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant experience in Retail or Merchandising

Tools

Excel

Job description

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Location: Oldham

Salary: Competitive

Our client is Leeds biggest and best decorative lighting store and they have a strong growing team of dedicated individuals that go the extra mile to make sure their customers receive a world class shopping experience. In order to offer this service, the in-store staff need to be motivated, confident, able to communicate well and be passionate about a career in sales.

Working closely with the Sales Management team your role will varied and challenging and will encompass all the below.

This is a chance to establish yourself and prosper in a major Lighting UK company as an experienced Merchandiser, or a Junior Merchandiser who is ready to step up.

The Role

• Forward Planning Stocks for all customers
• Working with Key Account Managers to ensure their customer forecast/requirements are met.
• Distributing stocks efficiently between forecast channels to ensure all customers requirements are met.
• Keeping forecast channels on internal system accurate and up to date.
• Checking and reviewing lines which have flagged as exceeding forecast quantities
• Work with internal departments to co-ordinate stock orders for promotions.
• Monitor and report on under performance and or clearance.
• Raising Factory orders and collaborating with them to manage minimums MOQ
• Consulting with overseas factories to ensure purchase orders are manufactured within the agreed lead-time.
• Maintaining accurate lead times and minimums from factories.
• Working closely with the shipping department & warehouse to optimise container fills and deliveries into the warehouse
• Working closely with the warehouse to optimise correct stock in the correct location.
• Keeping track of forward sales orders.
• Planning rebuys based on forward sales orders.
• Working closely with Product team to review the weekly Critical Path to ensure new season launch dates are met.
• Highlight slow moving or aged stock.
• On demand reports as and when Managers/Directors require.
• Identifying Over stock/Under stock / Good sellers/ Bad seller
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Merchandiser / Assistant role within the fashion or retail sector.
• Advance Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables/If Functions/SUMIF)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Reporting directly to the MD they are looking for someone with experience in trend and forecast analysis within a retailer or wholesale environment.
• Ability to interpret information & make decisions to maximise sales and stock efficiency.
• Strong understanding of range planning, demand planning, forecasting, and stock management.
  
  

Benefits

• 23 Days plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive Salary
• Security within a well-established company
• 8.30 5pm
• On site
  
  

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Retail

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