Merchandiser - #1691831

Merchandiser

North West

£42,000 + Benefits

I am currently recruiting for an experienced Merchandiser to join a well-known apparel and homewares retailer based within their Head Office.

You will be responsible for implementing and managing the multi-channel merchandising strategy on your own product area. As an integral part of the Merchandising team, you will enjoy working in a busy fast paced retail support office environment; some of your duties will include;

• Responsible for managing the category budget.


• Managing WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns, and margin.


• Building relationships with internal teams to continuously develop & optimise product lines.


• Continually monitor both market & competitor activity


• Working cross functionally with warehousing, shipping, finance & sales teams to optimise sales and margin, while ensuring high levels of professionalism are achieved.


• Working closely with internal teams to improve product forecasting.


• Reviewing Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Sales performance


• Contributing to the supplier review processes


• Highlighting & reviewing stock management/ flow to increase sales of high performing lines & reduce less successful lines.


• Taking full ownership of your area and acting on any category issues as they arise.


• Assisting with developing the junior team members

Key requirements for this role:

• Previous experience in retail Merchandising is essential.


• Good level of education is required.


• Highly accurate with a good attention to detail


• Ability to manage a varied workload.


• High commercial awareness


• Strong numerical skills with the ability to analyse data.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise / influence effectively at all levels.


• Good working knowledge of MS Office products specifically Excel

If you think you have the right experience as a Merchandiser or are a Junior Merchandiser looking for the opportunity to step up and develop your career, then get in touch and apply today.