Merchandiser

• Merchandiser

• Ecommerce Retail – lifestyle products (premium)

• Greater Manchester

• Hybrid

• Up to £40,000 + Package
  

We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with this innovative eCommerce retailer known for their strong brand standing and commitment to creativity.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking team as a Merchandiser and play a key role in driving the next phase of growth.

They hold a great reputation in the market for fostering an environment that encourages innovation and creative freedom, with a focus on individual progression and personal growth.

Following a successful re-brand and proven growth, they are looking to expand their team with some impressive hires, and this is their next priority.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Analyse and Forecast Sales Data: Reviewing trends to identify opportunities to support internal stock decisions.

• Promotion Planning: Scheduling and implementing promotions and markdowns to meet sales targets using available data.

• Stakeholder and Supplier Management: Sharing data, trends, and opportunities with internal stakeholders as well as building effective working relationships with suppliers, buying & product teams, and the wider marketing & digital teams.

• Support Launches: Supporting new product launches, ensuring there are few supply chain issues.

• Budget Management: Managing a multi-million budget.

• Lead Time Management: Ensuring products are ordered and shipped on time to the warehouse for delivery.

• Manage Inventory: Ensuring products are available and managing stock levels, including re-buy suggestions.

• Purchase Orders: Creating and sending purchase orders for re-buys and new range products.

• Order Tracking: Receiving and expediting order acknowledgements with suppliers to update the delivery dates on the system.

• Freight Forwarding: Working closely with freight forwarders, negotiating container rates, tracking approved shipments, and notifying any date changes along the way, ensuring all necessary documentation is provided.

The successful candidate must have:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience ideally within eCommerce/B2C, including purchasing processes and stock management.

• Management of freight forwarding & direct supply/manufacturer processes.

• Familiarity with purchase order workflows.

• Experience working with suppliers to confirm and adjust schedules with store teams.

• Experience using Business Dynamics ERP system and any forecasting demand tools is an advantage. Advanced Excel skills, including creating formulas to manage data, are essential.

• Proven analytical skills to interpret sales forecasts, stock data, lead times, stock volumes, trends, etc.