* Free Parking; Close to transport links
* Hybrid Working 3 days in office, 2 work from home days a week
About Our Client
A great opportunity for a Stock Controller / Merchandiser to join a market-leading textile business in the Greater Manchester office. They design and produce textiles for the bedroom, living room, etc. They have a great reputation in the industry with several long-service employees. They are also a SEDEX AB member and take sustainability seriously, having their own responsible cotton sourcing policy, for example.
Job Description
* The Stock Controller will assist with forward planning stocks for multiple customers.
* Analyze weekly/monthly/yearly sales to identify trends.
* Work with Key Account Executives/Managers to ensure customer forecasts/requirements are met.
* Distribute stocks efficiently between forecast channels to ensure all customer requirements are met.
* Keep forecast channels on the internal system accurate and up to date.
* Work with the stock team to check and review lines flagged as exceeding forecast quantities and analyze to decide stock release.
* Coordinate stock orders for promotions with internal departments.
* Monitor and report on underperformance and clearance.
* Raise factory orders and collaborate to manage minimums/dyed fabric/Greige.
* Consult with overseas factories to ensure purchase orders are manufactured within agreed lead times.
* Maintain accurate lead times and minimums from factories.
* Work closely with the shipping department & warehouse to optimize container fills and deliveries into the warehouse.
* Work closely with the warehouse to optimize correct stock in the correct location.
* New Lines - assisting the stock team with:
* Using current/historical sales data/ratios to plan buys for new product ranges.
* Keeping track of forward sales orders.
* Planning rebuys based on forward sales orders.
* Working closely with the Product team to review the weekly Critical Path to ensure new season launch dates are met.
* Reports - assisting the stock team with:
* Month End Sales reports.
* Issuing Weekly Delivery schedules to the team, fully updated with the most recent status.
* Issuing Out of Stock lines to the team, fully updated with the most recent status.
* Highlighting slow-moving or aged stock.
* On-demand reports as required by Managers/Directors.
* Month End Commercial Meeting - assisting the stock team with:
* Meeting with senior management to review SKU/design performance.
* Reviewing/analysing stock turn.
* Identifying overstock/understock:
o Good sellers/Bad sellers.
The Successful Applicant
* Strong Excel skills.
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong analytical capability.
* Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
* Ability to work under own initiative.
* Ability to communicate at different levels in the organization.
What's on Offer
Competitive Salary + Hybrid working 2 - 3 days in the office a week + 23 days holiday - rising to 25 over 2 years. Free car parking + Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm + Discount on Product.
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