About this role
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Merchandiser - Homewares / Retail sector -
c£48,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Hybrid role - 2 days in Stevenage
Client Summary: The perfect time to join!
Our E-comm based client is a fast-growing, design-led brand looking to strengthen its Supply Chain function with a commercially focused Merchandiser.
Working at the centre of a small, dynamic team you will be joining them at the start of a huge period of expansion in the UK following hue success abroad.
The current supply chain set up, in simple terms is China based manufacturing, E-comm based sales mostly done in the USA supplied via a national 3PL who do all warehouse stock holding & doorstep deliveries.
Role Summary:
There is much to delve into, fix & resolve! The successful candidate will own stock planning, forecasting and inventory performance across a high-SKU product range, working closely with Buying, Operations, Design and Finance to ensure product availability while optimising stock investment.
Key Responsibilities
Own stock management across c600 SKU categories.A strong analytical thinker & problem solverManage WSSI/trade plans and review weekly sales, intake and margin performance.Forecast demand and continually reforecast based on trading activity.Manage stock flow, availability and inventory risk.Analyse sales, margin, sell-through and stock turn performance.Lead/contribute to weekly trade meetings with commercial recommendations.Work closely with Buying, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance. Candidate Profile
Experience Merchandising, ideally from the retail sectorExposure to international manufacturingStrong forecasting, WSSI and inventory planning experience.Advanced Excel skills (Power BI desirable).Highly commercial with strong analytical ability. Benefits
Hybrid working 10% Bonus schemePensionFree parkingEmployee discountsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeProgression within a rapidly growing business This is a fantastic opportunity – we look forward to your application.
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