Merchandiser

Description

Merchandiser

Newmarket Area | Hybrid Working | Full Time

£35,000 - £40,000

The Opportunity We're working with a successful and growing business looking to appoint an Assistant Merchandiser to support its planning, stock management and supplier operations function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their merchandising career within a fast-paced commercial environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring products are available at the right time, in the right quantities, helping to maximise sales performance whilst maintaining efficient stock levels.

Working closely with internal teams and international suppliers, you'll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from forecasting and purchasing through to inventory management and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Support stock planning activities to optimise availability and minimise excess inventory

Assist with forecasting, budgeting and category planning processes

Manage products throughout their lifecycle, from introduction through to clearance

Maintain accurate forecasting and inventory data within planning systems

Coordinate purchase orders and stock replenishment across a large product portfolio

Build effective relationships with international suppliers and support ongoing negotiations

Monitor shipment schedules, container utilisation and inbound stock movements

Work closely with logistics partners to ensure timely deliveries and resolve supply issues

Produce regular stock, sales and performance reports

Provide insight and analysis to support commercial and trading decisions

Identify risks, opportunities and slow-moving inventory to support effective stock management

Contribute to weekly trading reviews through data-led reporting and recommendationsAbout You

Previous experience within Merchandising, Demand Planning, Inventory Management or a similar analytical role

Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

Commercially aware with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-moving environment

Confident communicator who can build relationships across xjnqpsq suppliers and internal teams

Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis

Experience of retail, e-commerce, wholesale or supply chain environments would be advantageousWhat's on Offer?

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to join a growing and collaborative business

Exposure to end-to-end merchandising and inventory planning activities

Involvement with international supply chains and supplier management

Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture with genuine opportunities to develop your skillsetIf you're highly analytical, commercially minded and looking to take the next step in your merchandising career, we'd love to hear from you

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