Merchandiser

Merchandiser | Consumer Products & Gifting | Leeds

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused Merchandiser to join a growing product-led business.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining commercial merchandising, forecasting, replenishment and international supply chain, giving you the opportunity to take ownership across the full product journey - from forecasting and stock planning through to purchasing, supplier management, international shipping and final delivery.

We're looking for someone with a retail merchandising background, who is confident analysing sales and stock data, forecasting demand and making commercial replenishment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse sales, stock and product performance to produce accurate forecasts and replenishment plans.

Monitor stock levels, stock cover and sales trends, identifying opportunities for replenishment, transfers and range changes.

Use commercial and trading data to support purchasing and inventory decisions, ensuring the right stock is available at the right time.

Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring orders are accurately maintained from placement through to delivery.

Track supplier costs, margins and landed costs, highlighting any changes that may impact profitability.

Work closely with overseas suppliers to monitor production progress, lead times and order quantities.

Maintain accurate product, pricing, costing, barcode and stock data across internal systems.

Develop positive relationships with suppliers and resolve issues relating to quality, production, pricing or delivery.

Coordinate product testing, quality checks and relevant supplier documentation where required.

Arrange and monitor international shipments, working closely with freight partners and warehouses.

About You

Previous experience within retail merchandising, ideally with responsibility for forecasting, replenishment and stock planning.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Confidence working with Excel and data.

Experience managing purchase orders and supplier information.

An understanding of international shipping and import processes.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

A proactive approach to problem solving, with the confidence to chase, challenge and find solutions.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed