Senior Merchandiser

Michael Page (UK); Middleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Demand Manager in Middleton to enhance demand planning processes and lead a team. The ideal candidate brings FMCG or retail experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in relevant software. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and various employee benefits including generous holiday and office perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after initial on-site induction

3pm finish on Fridays

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee discount

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Great office environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in merchandising within the FMCG or retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales and inventory data.
• Excellent organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Department to improve demand planning processes.
• Develop the team to build capability and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage demand planning and order processing for key customer accounts.
• Monitor forecasts, sales, and stock performance.
• Manage stock across multiple supplier lead times.
• Identify overstock and clearance opportunities for promotions.
• Use business intelligence tools to plan stock intake.
• Collaborate across departments for clear communication.

Skills

Experience in merchandising within FMCG or retail

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Proficiency in relevant software tools

Proactive problem-solving

Effective communication skills

Understanding of market trends

Job description

About Our Client

This role is with a medium-sized organisation in the FMCG industry, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality products to customers in their Middleton offices. The company operates within the retail sector and fosters a results-oriented approach to achieving business goals.

Job Description

• Supporting the Head of Department to improve demand planning processes and embed new ways of working.
• Developing the team to build capability and drive continuous improvement.
• Managing demand planning and order processing for key customer accounts to ensure service excellence.
• Monitoring forecasts, sales, and stock performance to inform proactive decision-making.
• Managing stock across multiple supplier lead times to meet availability and efficiency targets.
• Identifying overstock and clearance opportunities to support promotional activity.
• Using business intelligence tools to plan stock intake, track performance, and report results.
• Collaborating across departments to ensure clear communication, fast action, and strong delivery.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Demand Manager should have:

• Proven experience in merchandising within the FMCG or retail industry.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting sales and inventory data.
• Excellent organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working after initial on-site induction period
• 3pm finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Great Employee discount
• Life Assurance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Great office environment, with a fun, collaborative, passionate team

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Demand Manager to join a reputable company in Middleton. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!