Merchandiser Salarydependentuponexperience OldhamHybridWorking AreyouanexperiencedMerchandiserlookingtoworkforaleadingorganisationthatisgoingthroughanexcitingperiodofgrowth? OurClientisaleadingimporter,supplyingmajorretailersintheUKandduetotheirever-expandinggrowththeynowhaveanexcellentopportunityforanexperiencedMerchandisertojointheirteam. They are looking for someone with experience in trend and forecast analysis within a retail or wholesale environment. You will have the ability to interpret information & make decisions to maximise service levels and stock efficiency. Responsibilities: Responsible for meeting required service levels for given range Responsible for forecasting and sales analysis for given range Analyse weekly/monthly/yearly sales to identify trends Manage stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing markdown exposure Raise any supply/service issues in good time to management Collate and manage potential discontinued products Support range planning in conjunction with category teams Plan initial buys for new lines Raise factory purchase orders Work with factories to ensure products ship within agreed timelines Approve bookings for shipments Liaise with internal teams incl Category Teams, Shipping, Operations, Finance Work closely with the Customer and attend Customer meetings as required Assist in development and growth of business ThesuccessfulcandidatewillneedtohavepreviousexperienceworkingasaMerchandiser-preferablywithinretailer/importerenvironmentwithknowledgeofforecastingandreportwriting.YouwillhaveexcellentknowledgeofMicrosoftOffice&Excelaswellassolidcommunication&articulationskillsandhavetheabilitytomultitask. Applyonlineorforfurtherinformationpleasecontactoneofourspecialistconsultantsquotingreferencenumber:NJR16513