Strategic Merchandiser: Range & Stock Optimizer

The Candidate Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Candidate Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to join its growing retail business. You will work closely with Buying, Product Development and Supply Chain teams to drive product performance, optimise stock levels and support business growth.

You will plan ranges, forecast sales, manage inventory, ensure product availability at the right time, and maintain profitability while delivering accurate reporting and analysis to inform commercial decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Merchandiser role.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with merchandising systems.
• Strong forecasting, analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Commercially minded with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan product ranges using sales data and market trends.
• Forecast sales and stock requirements across categories.
• Manage stock intake to maximise availability and efficiency.
• Coordinate with suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Produce reporting and analysis to support decisions.
• Manage product performance across multiple sales channels.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Commercial acumen

Tools

Merchandising systems

ERP/Inventory software

Job description

The Candidate Ltd in Manchester is seeking an experienced Merchandiser to join its growing retail business. You will work closely with Buying, Product Development and Supply Chain teams to drive product performance, optimise stock levels and support business growth.

You will plan ranges, forecast sales, manage inventory, ensure product availability at the right time, and maintain profitability while delivering accurate reporting and analysis to inform commercial decisions.