Senior Merchandiser

Net World Sports, Ltd.; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual to join their team as a Purchasing Manager. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers while conducting thorough stock and sales analysis. You will be at the forefront of negotiations, ensuring competitive pricing and profitability. The company fosters an environment of growth and development, offering numerous health and wellbeing perks, flexible working hours, and a vibrant social atmosphere. If you are eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing Programs

29 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Social Events

On-Site Gym

Employee Recognition Schemes

Product Discounts

Subsidised On-Site Bistro

Private Health Insurance

Legal & Financial Advice

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a fast-paced buying or purchasing role is essential.
• Excellent numerical skills and proficiency in Excel are required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Conduct stock and sales analysis to drive performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Data extraction

Tools

WSSI tool

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft programs

Job description

Join Net World Sports on our mission to become the world’s leading sports equipment retailer. Nothing excites us more than finding hungry, talented individuals and unleashing them in a team capable of achieving incredible things.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Establish, build and maintain relationships with core suppliers and shareholders, ensuring a strong business relationship. Work with suppliers to negotiate the best cost prices, lead times and payment terms.
• Stock and sales analysis, producing reports to show sales and stock performance. Highlighting opportunities to drive sales.
• Manage pricing across categories to achieve a competitive position, without compromising profitability.
• Maximize the performance of your products by establishing a good understanding of your range, competitors and the wider retail market.
• Work with internal stakeholders to help maximize sales, profit and efficient stock management.
• Build relationships across all departments, communicating with managers and directors.
• Constantly on the lookout for improving and bringing in the best possible products, checking reviews as well as refund reports.
• Have good knowledge of a WSSI tool and category planning.
• Be able to identify and propose improved working practices and updates to existing systems to assist the managers in development and training of the newer members of the merchandising team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar fast-paced role - experience with buying or purchasing is essential.
• Comfortable, confident and experienced in managing overseas suppliers, typically from the Far East region.
• Dynamic and eager to learn and develop within our company.
• Negotiation skills and comprehensive commercial awareness, with the ability to identify trends and consider the impact on stock levels.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills - proficient in the use of Excel, as well as being confident on other Microsoft programs.
• Able to find and extract data and develop a full understanding and awareness of business systems.
• Ability to work proactively and reactively in a fast-paced environment, and keep calm under pressure and when completing multiple tasks.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team.
• Self-motivated, extremely organised with a good eye for detail.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

Health & Wellbeing – Workouts, Run Club, Nature Trail, Wellness Allowances, Gym Memberships, On-Site Gym (Coming Soon!), Golf Memberships & Mental Health Support.

29 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays) - Increases with Length of Service.

Flexible Working Hours.

Social Events – Busy Schedule of Parties, Sports Tournaments, Charity Events & Lots More!

Table Tennis, Pool Tables & Sports Equipment in the Office.

Additional Benefits Available - Vitality Private Health Insurance, Help to Buy Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discounted Travel Schemes & Lots More!

Product Discount on Net World Sports & Affiliate Partner Products.

Subsidised On-Site Bistro - Serving Freshly Prepared Food Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch.

Employee Recognition - Bonus & Commission Schemes and Performance, Length of Service & Life Event Rewards.

Employee Support - Saving Schemes, Legal & Financial Advice, Parental Guidance.