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Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where data-driven decisions make a real impact?
Are you experienced in planning, forecasting, and trading across national accounts?
Can you collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless product availability and customer satisfaction?
MacGregor Black is currently partnering with a leading consumer goods business on the search for a commercially savvy Retail Merchandiser to join their dynamic customer team. This is a permanent role based in Bradford with hybrid working available.
This role plays a crucial part in translating customer insight and retail data into profitable business plans that drive both performance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and deliver key merchandising KPIs across planning, trading, and forecasting.
* Partner closely with customer teams to build robust account plans, incorporating sales, budget, and SKU-level decisions.
* Analyse customer data, insights, and trends to shape and influence product, supply chain, and financial strategies.
* Forecast accurately across total business, account, caption, or line levels, driving clear commercial decisions.
* Identify risks and opportunities through trading analysis and use this insight to forward-plan effectively.
* Manage stock allocation to meet customer plans while minimising stock exposure.
* Support the range selection process with data-led recommendations.
* Build strong cross-functional relationships with supply chain, category, and commercial teams to ensure seamless product delivery.
* Lead the drive for continuous improvement, identifying efficiencies and opportunities to increase profitability.
What we’re looking for?
* Proven experience in a retail merchandising or planning role, ideally within the FMCG or retail sector.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
* Advanced Excel skills and experience with forecasting tools – knowledge of Tableau is highly advantageous.
* A confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels and present data clearly and persuasively.
* A natural relationship builder who thrives in a collaborative environment.
* A detail-oriented planner, capable of balancing short-term trading with longer-term strategy.
* Strong awareness of the retail landscape and consumer trends, with an eye for risk mitigation and opportunity spotting.
What’s On Offer:
* Hybrid working (office/home split with flexibility around early mornings and some weekend hours)
* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, volunteer days, and an annual Care Day
* Pension contributions
* Free onsite parking and excellent transport links
* A range of cultural and lifestyle benefits to support a healthy work/life balance
Contact Dan Hookway today for more information.
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