Senior Merchandiser

Rise Resourcing; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Colleague discount

Hybrid working policy

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme and life assurance

Employee Support Programme

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

A leading retailer in Bournemouth is seeking a Senior Merchandiser to optimize stock investment and ensure exceptional product availability. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with significant demand planning experience, strong data analysis skills, and proven leadership capabilities. This role offers a hybrid working environment and a range of employee benefits including generous holiday allowance and colleague discounts.

Qualifications

• Significant demand planning experience and understanding of WSSI.
• Excellent data analysis skills to drive actionable plans.
• Proven leadership experience with team management.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organised approach focused on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and manage team for stock availability.
• Manage demand and stock investment to maximize sales.
• Identify potential issues and drive effective resolutions.
• Build relationships with internal teams and suppliers.
• Utilize data to manage budgets and drive efficiency.

Skills

Demand planning experience

Data analysis skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organised approach

Organised / Proactive

Job description

Overview

Senior Merchandiser role for a leading retailer, recruited by Rise Resourcing. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and natural leader who is passionate about optimising stock investment and ensuring exceptional product availability. The role involves using data to drive a winning supply chain strategy.

Base pay range information is provided by Rise Resourcing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Inspiring and managing your team to deliver on stock availability and wider business goals.
• Demand Planning: Managing demand and stock investment to maximize sales and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Problem Resolution: Proactively identifying potential issues and driving swift, effective resolutions to mitigate business impact.
• Collaborative Relationships: Building strong, effective relationships with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure operational excellence.
• Financial Acumen: Utilising business intelligence and numerical analysis to manage budgets and drive operational efficiency.

Skills and Experience

• Significant demand planning experience and a strong understanding of WSSI (Weekly Sales, Stock, and Intake).
• Excellent data analysis skills and the ability to turn insights into actionable plans.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence at all levels.
• A proactive and organised approach with a strong focus on delivering results.

Benefits

• A generous holiday allowance, including a day off for your birthday.
• A fantastic colleague discount on all products.
• A hybrid working policy and discounted gym membership.
• Access to a personal pension scheme and life assurance.
• An Employee Support Programme and free flu vaccinations.

Application and contact

If you are a motivated leader looking for your next challenge, please apply through the provided link, or for a confidential discussion, contact [e-mail].

Additional job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function / Industries: Retail

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