Merchandiser, St. Albans

Berry Recruitment Group; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 x salary life insurance

Wellness programme

Company pension scheme

24 days Holiday rising to a maximum of

Bank Holidays

Hybrid working after probation

Job summary

Berry Recruitment Group is seeking a Merchandiser with strong forecasting ability to work on a permanent basis in St Albans.

You will manage back orders, replenishment and stock allocation, monitor changes in demand and stock availability, and analyse sales trends to refine forecasts. Hybr id working is available after probation, and the role offers a £35,000 salary with a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising with a focus on forecasting and stock control.
• Ability to analyse sales data and translate findings into allocation decisions.
• Strong communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage back orders, replenishment and stock allocation to meet demand.
• Monitor changes in sales demand, stock availability and logistics requirements.
• Analyse sales trends and refine forecasts based on commercial judgment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of supplier pricing, promotions and product information.
• Ensure merchandising activities comply with company policies and standards.
• Act as primary contact for allocated suppliers including purchasing, delivery arrangements, and invoice queries.

Skills

Forecasting

Stock replenishment

Supplier management

Job description

We are seeking a Merchandiser with strong forecasting ability to work on a permanent basis for our client in St Albans.

Your day to day responsibilities revolve around managing the back orders, replenishment and stock allocation accurately and efficiently, ensuring stock is available in the correct locations to meet demand.

Monitor and respond proactively to change in sales demand, stock availability and logistical requirements.

Analyse sales trends and use commercial judgement to refine forecasts.

Maintain up to date knowledge of supplier pricing, promotions and product information.

You will ensure that all merchandising activities comply with company policies procedures and operational standards.

Act as the primary point of contact for allocated suppliers, managing day to day activities including purchasing, delivery arrangements, invoice queries and returns.

In return the company offer a competitive salary of £35000 together with a host of benefits including:

• 4 x salary life insurance
• Wellness programme
• Company pension scheme through Standard Life
• 24 days Holiday rising to a maximum of 29 (after 3 years service) plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working after probation

We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their skills, experience, qualifications and ability to perform the role, and no applicant will be treated less favourably because of a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.