Merchandiser: Drive Seasonal Strategy & Stock

Rise Resourcing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Resourcing is recruiting a Merchandiser for a retailer based in Leeds. You will collaborate with buying to drive strategy for future seasons and plan WSSI proposals by season for all markets, ensuring stock is optimised.

You will build strong relationships with internal teams to develop and optimise product lines, review daily and weekly trading reports to reduce stock risks, and manage stock to support sales while preventing obsolescence.

Qualifications

• Experience in Retail Merchandising, at a Junior Merchandiser or Merchandiser level.
• Excellent communication and the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong numeracy and ability to analyse data from various sources.
• Commercial awareness and business focus.
• Capability to manage and motivate a team to achieve goals.
• Excellent understanding of MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with buying to drive strategy for future seasons and drive product ranges.
• Plan and prepare WSSI proposals by season for all markets.
• Build relationships with internal teams to develop and optimise product lines.
• Review daily and weekly trading reports to reduce stock risks.
• Oversee stock management to increase sales and reduce obsolescence.
• Deal with escalated central merchandise queries and provide resolution.
• Collate figures and update the senior Management team regularly.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Numeracy

Stock management

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Job description

Rise Resourcing is recruiting a Merchandiser for a retailer based in Leeds. You will collaborate with buying to drive strategy for future seasons and plan WSSI proposals by season for all markets, ensuring stock is optimised.

You will build strong relationships with internal teams to develop and optimise product lines, review daily and weekly trading reports to reduce stock risks, and manage stock to support sales while preventing obsolescence.