Merchandiser

TipTopJob; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established fabrics company is seeking a dynamic Merchandiser to join their team. This exciting role involves working closely with key retail customers, managing stock availability, and ensuring efficient supply chain processes. You will compile reports, forecast demand, and liaise with various stakeholders to maintain high service levels. The company values initiative and ownership, providing a supportive environment where your contributions can make a real impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a passion for retail, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Early finish on a Friday

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Child care vouchers

Company sick pay

Voluntary staff savings scheme

Free onsite parking

Death in service benefit

Staff awards scheme

Social events for staff and families

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and excellent relationship building skills.
• Ability to manage workload and work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Compile and deliver reports to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Forecast demand and manage stock availability effectively.
• Liaise with various teams to ensure timely delivery and stock management.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Demand Planning Principles

Inventory Management Principles

Analytical Reasoning

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Supply Chain Experience

Data Processing

Driving License

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: A£28,000 - A£32,000 per annum Depending 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:

1. To compile and deliver all the relevant reports to the customer as well as internal reporting, mainly in Excel with large data sets
2. Building reports to generate efficiencies
3. Forecasting demand and placing rebuys based on lead times/ MOQ's
4. Working to achieve a 98% stock availability with forward forecasts
5. 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
6. Responsible for implementing and managing the Critical Path process for initial orders and rebuys
7. Completion of customer New Line Forms/product codes and barcode set up
8. Keeping the customer updated on any changes to the critical path, stock levels, availability dates
9. Liaising with National account manager/ QC/ Warehouse/ Customer/ Suppliers
10. Raising and maintaining purchase orders to ensure on time delivery by working with Far East/ Europe suppliers, taking into account MOQ/ lead times/ holidays
11. Dealing with customer stock enquiries and liaising and building relationships with other areas like the warehouse
12. Managing DTC orders and queries
13. Review supplier performance through weekly order status reports checks
14. Implement sustainability changes on packaging in line with changing guidelines
15. Understand and use customer portals to upload/ download product data
16. Supporting the Head of Customer Operations
17. 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

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

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

1. A-level Maths grade C or above
2. Degree in supply chain related discipline
3. Understanding of the textiles industry
4. Understanding of Asia based supply chains
5. Experience of working within or in supplying a large national retailer
6. Working knowledge of Epicor

Benefits of the company:

1. Early finish on a Friday
2. 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, increased with length of service
3. Pension scheme
4. Child care vouchers
5. Company sick pay
6. Voluntary staff savings scheme
7. Free onsite parking
8. Death in service benefit
9. Staff awards scheme
10. Social events through the year for staff and families

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