Merchandiser - Homeware

The Company

One of the biggest homeware brand/retailers is recruiting for a Merchandiser. This is a chance to establish yourself and prosper in a major UK company as an experienced Merchandiser, or a Junior Merchandiser who is ready to step up.

The Role

• Forward Planning Stocks for all customers
• Working with Key Account Managers to ensure their customer forecast/requirements are met.
• Distributing stocks efficiently between forecast channels to ensure all customers’ requirements are met.
• Keeping forecast channels on internal system accurate and up to date.
• Checking and reviewing lines which have flagged as exceeding forecast quantities
• Work with internal departments to co-ordinate stock orders for promotions.
• Monitor and report on under performance and or clearance.
• Raising Factory orders and collaborating with them to manage minimums MOQ
• Consulting with overseas factories to ensure purchase orders are manufactured within the agreed lead-time.
• Maintaining accurate lead times and minimums from factories.
• Working closely with the shipping department & warehouse to optimise container fills and deliveries into the warehouse
• Working closely with the warehouse to optimise correct stock in the correct location.
• Keeping track of forward sales orders.
• Planning rebuys based on forward sales orders.
• Working closely with Product team to review the weekly Critical Path to ensure new season launch dates are met.
• Highlight slow moving or aged stock.
• On demand reports - as and when Managers/Directors require.
• Identifying Over stock/Under stock / Good sellers/ Bad seller

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Merchandiser / Assistant role within the fashion or retail sector.
• Advance Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables/If Functions/SUMIF)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Reporting directly to the MD they are looking for someone with experience in trend and forecast analysis within a retailer or wholesale environment.
• Ability to interpret information & make decisions to maximise sales and stock efficiency.
• Strong understanding of range planning, demand planning, forecasting, and stock management.

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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.

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