Job Description
Merchandiser - Books
Based; Greenbridge Swindon (with hybrid working)
Competitive salary plus cash/car allowance + private medical
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser to join our High Street Books Merchandising team at our Support Centre in Swindon.
The role of a Merchandiser is to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance with the goal of maximising sales and profits.
What you will be doing
1. Responsible for the end-to-end stock management
2. Closely monitor stock availability and fulfilment levels v forecast and budgeted levels
3. Work closely with suppliers to agree forward intake plans to maximise sales, availability and minimise price overrides
4. Manage the day-to-day OTB, intake and exit stock within budgeted levels
5. Ensure promotional and new range launches fall within agreed timescales
6. Support the range reviews, construction and optimisation of the range to ensure our offering is competitive and hitting the right notes with our customers
7. Cross functional communication, working collaboratively with the Buying team on ranging decisions and markdown plan...