Senior Assistant Merchandiser / Junior Merchandiser - Homeware

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textile business in Greater Manchester is seeking a Senior Assistant Merchandiser / Junior Merchandiser for a hybrid role. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, experience in stock management, and advanced Excel proficiency. The position offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and employee discounts.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing to 25 over two years

Free parking

Employee discounts on products

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or similar role.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Experience in fast-moving supply chain environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and ensure KPI targets are met.
• Analyze customer forecasts and sales data.
• Collaborate with various teams to optimize stock levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stock management

Excel

Data-driven decision-making

Attention to detail

Job description

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Job Details

• Client: Page Personnel
• Location: Greater Manchester
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Reference: e244d181c651
• Job Views: 2
• Posted: 21.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description

• Free parking; close to transport links
• Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days from home

About Our Client

A great opportunity for a Senior Assistant Merchandiser / Junior Merchandiser - Homeware to join a market-leading textile business in Greater Manchester. They design and produce textiles for bedrooms, living rooms, etc. They have a strong industry reputation and prioritize sustainability, being members of Better Cotton.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stock, ensuring KPI targets are met to achieve 100% availability
• Analyze customer forecasts and sales data weekly/monthly/yearly for effective planning
• Collaborate with sales, merchandising, production, and warehouse teams
• Monitor sales performance and communicate issues to relevant teams
• Use Excel extensively to maintain and analyze sales and stock reports
• Plan stock purchases and warehouse schedules
• Report on stock status and coordinate promotional activities
• Monitor sales run rate to maintain targeted stock cover
• Optimize stock levels and storage capacity
• Plan demand across seasonal ranges and coordinate with production
• Maintain accurate stock records and maximize turnover

Candidate Profile

• Strong analytical skills in stock management
• Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or similar role
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
• Experience in fast-moving supply chain environments
• Data-driven decision-making ability
• Proactive, organized, flexible team player
• Numerate with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Professional with confident representation skills

What We Offer

• Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
• 23 days holiday, increasing to 25 over two years
• Free parking
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Employee discounts on products