Merchandiser: Stock, Forecasts & Range Optimizer

The Works Stores Ltd; Coleshill CP; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague Discount 25%

Double Discount days

MyWorks discounts

Family Friendly Leave

33 days holiday

Holiday Purchase

Can-Do Academy

Stream wage access

Share Scheme

Retail Trust support

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

The Works Stores Ltd is seeking a Merchandiser in Coleshill with hybrid workingOptions. You’ll plan and manage stock, collaborate with Buyers and suppliers, and drive sales while protecting margins. Strong data interpretation, forecasting, and Excel skills are essential.

Join a dynamic team and contribute to a compelling product range, promotions, and seasonal planning, ensuring availability and customer satisfaction across channels.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Accuracy in managing stock levels, orders, and forecasts to meet business needs.
• Understanding how sales, margin, and stock influence performance and customer demand.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely delivery of stock, maximizing availability across channels.
• Support on-time delivery by driving milestones and negotiating with suppliers.
• Manage stock budgets and oversee peak periods like launches and promotions.
• Take responsibility for order management within the critical path.
• Own category, range, and SKU forecasts to maximise sales and availability.
• Maintain and update the WSSI and budget alignment.
• Collaborate with Buyers on range planning and intake phasing.
• Support range and promotional analysis to guide reviews.
• Analyze weekly trading performance to identify opportunities.
• Drive sales in line with budget and strategy.
• Coach and develop team members to improve performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Organisation & time management

Effective communication

IT proficiency

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Merchandising systems

Job description

The Works Stores Ltd is seeking a Merchandiser in Coleshill with hybrid workingOptions. You’ll plan and manage stock, collaborate with Buyers and suppliers, and drive sales while protecting margins. Strong data interpretation, forecasting, and Excel skills are essential.

Join a dynamic team and contribute to a compelling product range, promotions, and seasonal planning, ensuring availability and customer satisfaction across channels.