Job Title: Merchandise Coordinator
At WHSmith, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth. As a Merchandise Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in maximizing sales and profits by accurately forecasting trends, planning stock levels, and monitoring performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* End-to-end stock management, ensuring accurate forecasting and inventory control.
* Close monitoring of stock availability and fulfillment levels against forecast and budgeted levels.
* Collaboration with suppliers to agree forward intake plans, maximizing sales, availability, and minimizing price overrides.
* Day-to-day OTB, intake, and exit stock management within budgeted levels.
* Ensuring promotional and new range launches meet agreed timescales.
* Supporting range reviews, construction, and optimization to ensure competitiveness and customer appeal.
* Cross-functional communication with the Buying team on ranging decisions and markdown plans for exit stock.
* Managing critical path for promotions, range reviews, and new range launches.
Requirements:
* Established Merchandiser with expertise in range planning and stock management.
* Strong commercial acumen with a proactive mindset, driving business growth and improvement.
* Exceptional analytical skills, highly numerate, and attention to detail.
* An enthusiastic and persuasive communicator with a positive approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment.
Benefits:
* Hybrid working model, including home and office work arrangements.
* Flexible working hours and 4pm Friday finish.
* Competitive salary, car allowance, and company pension scheme.
* Private medical cover and staff discount card for stores and online.
* Annual bonus based on company and personal performance.
Join a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth. As a Merchandise Coordinator, you will be part of a globally recognized brand, proud to have grown and evolved over 230 years.
WHSmith is an inclusive employer, welcoming colleagues to be themselves and thrive in a collaborative environment. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration, and innovation, resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. Across our diverse estate of c.525 stores, we sell a large range of products, including stationery, greeting cards, art and craft, newspapers, magazines, books, and drinks. We are committed to our planet, people, and the communities we serve.