Merchandiser – Hybrid (TGN5290) – £30k-£35k

Tagged Resources; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in soft furnishing is seeking a Merchandiser/Demand Planner for a hybrid position in Manchester. The role involves managing demand planning processes, collaborating with customers and sales teams, and analyzing product performance. Applicants should have proven merchandising experience and advanced Excel skills, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Excellent holiday benefits

Qualifications

• Proven merchandising experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of forecasting methods.
• Understanding of supply chain practices.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage product demand planning and inventory levels.
• Forecasting and sales analysis for product ranges.
• Collaborate with teams for product availability.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of forecasting methods

Understanding of supply chain practices

Experience working with Far East factories

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Initiative

Job description

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Soft Furnishing

Job Ref: TGN5290

The Company:
Fantastic opportunity for a Merchandiser/ Demand Planner, Hybrid to join a highly successful company. Great place to work, friendly and fast paced office environment. Benefits for the role include an early finish on a Friday and excellent holidays.

Duties:

• Manage the end-to-end process of product demand planning, working closely with customers to forecast product needs
• Responsible for forecasting and sales analysis for a given range
• Use data analysis to monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure stock availability, reducing the risk of both out of stock and overstocks
• Collaborate with customers and sales teams to ensure product availability supports seasonal forecasts and promotional activities
• Analysing product performance to inform strategic decision-making
• Data analysis and reporting on a regular basis
• Ensure accurate and efficient placement of supplier purchase orders in line with deadlines
• Oversee and manage the critical path, coordinating timelines and ensuring all stages of production and delivery are on schedule
• Liaise with suppliers to proactively resolve issues related to order/production delays, ensuring minimal impact on original ship dates

Knowledge and Skills required

• Proven merchandising experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of forecasting methods
• Understanding of supply chain practices
• Experience working with Far East factories
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities
• Work under own initiative
• Ability to communicate to different levels in the organisation