Location: Manchester
Type: Permanent
Industry: Homeware
Job Ref: TGN5282
The Company
One of the biggest homeware brand/retailer is recruiting for a Merchandiser. This is a chance to establish yourself and prosper in a major UK company as an experienced Merchandiser, or a Junior Merchandiser who is ready to step up.
The Role
* Forward Planning Stocks for all customers
* Working with Key Account Managers to ensure their customer forecast/requirements are met.
* Distributing stocks efficiently between forecast channels to ensure all customers’ requirements are met.
* Keeping forecast channels on internal system accurate and up to date.
* Checking and reviewing lines which have flagged as exceeding forecast quantities
* Work with internal departments to co-ordinate stock orders for promotions.
* Monitor and report on under performance and or clearance.
* Raising Factory orders and collaborating with them to manage minimums MOQ
* Consulting with overseas factories to ensure purchase orders are manufactured within the agreed lead-time.
* Maintaining accurate lead times and minimums from factories.
* Working closely with the shipping department & warehouse to optimise container fills and deliveries into the warehouse
* Working closely with the warehouse to optimise correct stock in the correct location.
* Keeping track of forward sales orders.
* Planning rebuys based on forward sales orders.
* Working closely with Product team to review the weekly Critical Path to ensure new season launch dates are met.
* Highlight slow moving or aged stock.
* On demand reports – as and when Managers/Directors require.
* Identifying Over stock/Under stock / Good sellers/ Bad seller
Skills and Qualifications
* Previous experience in a Merchandiser / Assistant role within the fashion or retail sector.
* Advance Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables/If Functions/SUMIF)
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Reporting directly to the MD they are looking for someone with experience in trend and forecast analysis within a retailer or wholesale environment.
* Ability to interpret information & make decisions to maximise sales and stock efficiency.
* Strong understanding of range planning, demand planning, forecasting, and stock management.
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