Overview
Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Homeware
Job Ref: TGN5352
The Company: An exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser to join a fast-moving merchandising team for a leading home textile company. We are looking for someone with experience in trend and forecast analysis within a retail or wholesale environment. Ability to interpret information & make decisions to maximise service levels and stock efficiency.
Hybrid working 2 – 3 days in the office a week
23 days holiday – rising to 25 over 2 years
Free car parking
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Responsibilities
* Responsible for meeting required service levels for a given range
* Responsible for forecasting and sales analysis for a given range
* Analyse weekly/monthly/yearly sales to identify trends
* Manage stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing discontinued 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
* Create/maintain weekly excel based stock sheets
* Raise factory purchase orders
* Work with factories to ensure products ship within agreed timelines
* Approve bookings for shipments
* Liaise with internal teams Category Teams, Shipping, Operations, Finance
* Work closely with the Customer and attend Customer meetings as required
* Assist in development and growth of business
Skills Required
* Proven merchandising experience
* Advanced Excel skills
* Knowledge of forecasting methods
* Understanding of supply chain practices
* Experience working with Far East factories
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities
* Work under own initiative
* Ability to communicate to different levels in the organisation
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