Temporary Merchandiser

Pertemps; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking an experienced Temporary Merchandiser to join their team in Crewe. This role focuses on maximizing sales through effective stock management, commercial planning, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include collaborating with buyers, leading promotional campaigns, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate will have a strong retail merchandising background and excellent analytical skills. This temporary position offers a flexible schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a retail merchandising role.
• Strong analytical skills with a commercial approach.
• Excellent Excel skills and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with buyers for product selection.
• Forecast sales for promotions and new initiatives.
• Lead promotional campaigns for visibility and sales.
• Monitor stock levels and manage inventory.
• Oversee WSSI to support planning and availability.
• Analyse sales data to shape product mix.
• Build supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Stay informed on market trends for customer insights.
• Manage category critical paths for launches.
• Support junior team members in development.

Skills

Retail merchandising experience

Commercial and analytical skills

Excel expertise

Clear communication

Customer-focused mindset

Large-scale retail experience

Familiarity with merchandising software

Job description

Overview

Temporary Merchandiser – We’re seeking an experienced Merchandiser to join a leading UK retailer on a temporary basis (2–3 months). This role is key to maximising sales and profit through smart stock management, commercial planning, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Product Selection: Collaborate with buyers to research and select products that fit customer needs, supporting decisions with performance analysis.
• Range Planning: Forecast sales for promotions, new initiatives, and core ranges. Present commercial roll-ups for senior approval.
• Promotion Planning: Lead and develop campaigns to boost visibility and sales, working with buying and space planning teams.
• Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, minimise excess, and manage exits profitably.
• WSSI Management: Oversee WSSI across categories to support forecasting, availability, and intake plans.
• Sales Analysis: Analyse data to identify trends, shape product mix, and inform pricing decisions.
• Supplier Management: Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and maintain quality standards.
• Customer Insights: Stay on top of market and customer trends to anticipate demand.
• Critical Path Management: Manage end-to-end category critical paths, ensuring launches and promotions land on time.
• Team Development: Support junior team members to drive performance and growth.

Skills

• Proven experience in a retail merchandising role.
• Commercial, data-driven approach with excellent analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and data handling expertise.
• Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset.
• Resilient, customer-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within a large-scale retail environment.
• Familiarity with merchandising software and tools.

Details of this Merchandiser role

• Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:30 – 17:00 (Can be flexible)
• Hourly rate of pay: £23.00ph
• Location: Crewe
• Duration: 2-3 months
• Please note: Only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for this role. If this opportunity isn’t quite right for you, please contact your local branch to discuss other available roles.