Job Description
Merchandiser - Hybrid Working
Stansted
£45,000
This role is for a Merchandiser with a passion for detail, exceptional forecasting skills, and experience working with Far East suppliers. This Merchandiser will manage own-label ranges while driving success across catalogue and e-commerce sales channels.
We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Merchandiser to join our client's vibrant team. You'll play a crucial role in planning and stock management, leading pricing strategies, promotional planning, and sales channel management while maintaining a positive work-life balance, working three days in the office and two days from home.
Key Responsibilities:
* As a Merchandiser, you will work closely with Far East suppliers to manage stock flow and maintain strong working relationships.
* You will lead on stock management, using data-driven insights to decide whether to reorder, discount, or carry forward products.
* As a Merchandiser, you will steer and control pricing strategies, manage promotional activities, and optimise space allocation across mail-order and e-commerce channels based on stock levels.
* You will ensure stock is managed effectively across different sales channels, optimising product performance on each platform.
* You will focus strongly on forecasting, stock flow management, and optimising open-to-buy (OTB).
* You will use your advanced Excel skills to drive decisions and optimise key metrics such as stock levels, sales forecasts, and margin targets.
* As a Merchandiser, you will work closely with internal teams, including Buying, Finance, and Marketing, to ensure alignment on stock levels, promotional strategies, and product availability.
Skills Needed:
* Proven experience in merchandising, ideally in own label ranges for mail order and e-commerce.
* Strong experience working with suppliers from the Far East, ensuring smooth stock flow and effective communication.
* Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data, forecast trends, and manage stock levels efficiently.
* A hands-on, positive approach with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to make key commercial decisions related to stock management, pricing, and promotional strategies.
* Excellent communication skills, working collaboratively across departments and maintaining strong relationships.
* A proactive, can-do attitude focused on planning, stock management, and driving success across channels.
What we Offer:
* Work-life balance: Three days office-based and two days working from home.
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* £45,000pa
* A collaborative, supportive work environment with a positive team culture.
* Opportunities for career development and growth.
If you are passionate about merchandising, stock management, and working with own-label ranges and want to join a company that offers flexibility and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!