Merchandiser

Description

Purchasing Assistant / Supply Chain Co-ordinator

Location: Newmarket area | Hybrid working available

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

The Opportunity

An established and growing business is seeking an analytical and commercially aware Purchasing Assistant / Supply Chain Co-ordinator to join its product and planning function. This role offers broad exposure across stock control, demand forecasting and supplier coordination, making it ideal for someone looking to strengthen their career within a fast-paced environment.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time, supporting sales performance and margin optimisation across a large product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Support forward planning of stock to maximise availability while controlling levels of surplus and markdown

Assist with demand forecasting, budgeting and category planning to support trading objectives

Manage products through the full lifecycle, from initial intake to clearance

Maintain accurate stock planning within forecasting systems, ensuring alignment with business targets

Track and manage a sizeable product range, coordinating purchase orders and end-of-life planning

Liaise with international suppliers, primarily across Asia, placing repeat orders and supporting cost negotiations

Coordinate shipment planning, container utilisation and inbound stock schedules

Oversee logistics activity, monitoring deliveries and resolving delays or discrepancies

Produce detailed performance analysis to support trading reviews and decision-making

Contribute insight into weekly trading discussions through data-led reportingReporting & Commercial Analysis

Compile regular stock and sales performance reports

Maintain forecasting and inventory systems, completing weekly planning routines

Produce periodic buying and replenishment proposals, identifying opportunities, risks and slow-moving lines

Deliver ad-hoc analysis to support commercial decisions across the wider business

Track KPIs and ensure reporting remains accurate and timelyAbout xjnqpsq You

Highly analytical with strong attention to detail

Commercially minded with a proactive, solutions-focused approach

Confident communicator with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment

Advanced Excel capability (including Pivot Tables and lookups)

Previous experience within merchandising, retail planning or supply chain would be beneficialWhat’s On Offer

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunity to develop within a collaborative and commercially driven team

Exposure to end-to-end product lifecycle management

Hands-on involvement with international sourcing and logistics

Ongoing training and system development opportunities

Ad ID: 5418263209