Senior Merchandiser

Page Personnel; Middleton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in the retail sector is seeking a Senior Merchandiser in Middleton. You will support demand planning, enhance team capabilities, and analyze sales and inventory data to ensure service excellence. The ideal candidate has strong experience in merchandising within the FMCG sector and effective communication skills. This role offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working after initial on-site induction

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Great Employee discount

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme and 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.

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.

Skills

Experience in merchandising within FMCG or retail

Strong analytical skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Proficiency in software tools and systems

Proactive problem-solving

Effective communication skills

Understanding of market trends

Job description

Work Arrangements

• Hybrid Working
• 3pm finish on a Friday

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 Merchandiser 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 Merchandiser 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! Senior Merchandiser