Merchandiser

Rise Resourcing; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail powerhouse in the West Midlands is seeking a Merchandiser to join their General Merchandise team. This pivotal role involves defining ranges and maximizing profitability for a business serving millions of customers. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Commercial team, delivering range constructions, and leading trading performance. Ideal candidates will have proven merchandising experience in retail with strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and an achievable bonus.

Benefits

Care allowance

Achievable bonus

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar merchandising role within the retail sector.
• Strong knowledge of the buying cycle and critical path process.
• Exceptional analytical and numerical capabilities with ability to translate data into profitable action.

Responsibilities

• Conduct historical analysis to develop robust sales and profit plans.
• Partner with buying and technical teams to build balanced, profitable ranges.
• Lead weekly trading process, identifying opportunities and mitigating risks.
• Apply knowledge of international supply chain processes to support outsourcing.

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a highly successful, value-driven retail powerhouse to locate a pivotal Merchandiser to join their General Merchandise team.

This is a chance to define ranges and maximise profitability for a business that serves millions of customers across multiple territories.

Location

Location: This role is based in their well-established Head Office in the West Midlands region, operating on a hybrid model (3 days in office).

The Role

Working in close collaboration with the Commercial team, you will be instrumental in delivering the range construction, planned sales, profit, and stock targets for your assigned categories.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Planning : Conducting historical analysis to develop robust sales and profit plans.
• Range Delivery : Partnering with Buying and Technical teams to build balanced, profitable ranges, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and space plans.
• Trading Performance : Leading the weekly trading process, identifying opportunities, mitigating risks, and formulating necessary action plans.
• Supply Chain : Applying knowledge of international supply chain processes to support the sourcing model.

Experience Required

We are seeking a seasoned professional with :

• Proven experience in a similar Merchandising role within the retail sector .
• A strong working knowledge of the buying cycle and critical path process.
• Exceptional analytical and numerical capabilities with a demonstrated ability to translate data into profitable commercial action. Experience in General Merchandise or Clothing is highly desirable.

Benefits

The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive and distinctive incentives package designed to support and reward commitment :

• Care allowance
• Achievable bonus
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays (plus the option to buy additional holiday)
• Private Healthcare

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