Merchandiser – Homeware – Hybrid

Description

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

25 days holiday

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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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.

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