Supply Chain & Merchandising Executive

Sofa Club; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing furniture brand in Watford seeks a Supply Chain & Merchandising Executive to ensure smooth operations in supply chain management. Responsibilities include managing shipments, inventory, and supplier communications. Ideal candidates have experience in supply chain roles and exceptional organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work environment with a focus on career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Lucrative bonus scheme

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Health insurance

Friends and family discount

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or merchandising roles.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident communicator with excellent supplier relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process shipments, packing lists, and invoices.
• Monitor sales trends and manage inventory levels.
• Process Goods Received Notes and resolve supplier discrepancies.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Strong organizational skills

Supplier relationship management

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Numerical and analytical abilities

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Airtable

Job description

Location

Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

About Sofa Club

At Sofa Club, we make statements, not just sofas. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing furniture brands, we’re shaking up the industry with bold designs and a relentless focus on customer experience. To keep delivering exceptional products and a seamless customer journey, we’re looking for a Supply Chain & Merchandising Executive to join our team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have an eye for detail, and enjoy working cross-functionally with suppliers, logistics, and internal teams, this role is for you.

Role Overview

This role is central to ensuring that our supply chain and merchandising operations run smoothly. From raising shipments and purchase orders to managing supplier communications and keeping our stock flow on track, you’ll play a critical role in making sure our products are delivered on time and in full.

You’ll also be responsible for monitoring sales trends, managing inventory levels, and ensuring accurate reporting across multiple systems. This role requires strong organisational skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and process shipments, packing lists, and invoices for Accounts.
• Send ASN’s (Advance Shipping Notices) to warehouses.
• Update schedules with booking changes and manage new booking requests.
• Process GRNs (Goods Received Notes) and resolve supplier discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate tagging and tracking of orders across various statuses.
• Raise and place purchase orders with suppliers.
• Upload orders to systems and update date changes as required.
• Manage truck and container fills with suppliers.
• Oversee pulling forward/pushing back of stock with suppliers.
• Update CBM information in merchandising spreadsheets and prepare capacity sheets.
• Monitor sales on MTO (Made-to-Order) lines and place replenishment orders.
• Manage low stock and site drop-offs, taking proactive action with suppliers.
• Check and reconcile outstanding balances within Airtable.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, or merchandising roles.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with excellent supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; knowledge of Airtable is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to resolve discrepancies effectively.

What You’ll Get

• Be part of a growing brand with real creative freedom and input.
• Access to a supportive and ambitious team culture.
• Opportunity to grow your career as we scale our in-house comms function.
• Competitive salary
• Lucrative bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family leave
• Health insurance
• Friends and family discount
• Salary sacrifice schemes

Are you a perfect match?

• Ambitious? We have huge plans. There’s never been a better time to join Sofa Club. We are growing fast and need ambitious people to join us for the ride.
• Fun? We work hard and then let our hair down at our office prosecco bar (yes, really!).
• Do-er? Talk is cheap, execution is everything. Be a doer, not a talker.
• Friendly? We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We have a diverse and inclusive culture, everyone gets on well, and we work together as one family