Mpeople Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Merchandiser to join a reputable business based in Chadderton OL9.
Role: Merchandiser
Location: Chadderton OL9
Salary: upto £32,000
Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday – hybrid working
Benefits:
· Hybrid working
· Free parking
· Close to travel links
· Company pension scheme
· Regular social events
Responsibilities
- Responsible for meeting required service levels for given range
- Responsible for forecasting and sales analysis for given range
- Analyse weekly/monthly/yearly sales to identify trends
- Manage stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing markdown exposure
- Raise any supply/service issues in good time to management
- Collate and manage potential discontinued products
- Support range planning in conjunction with category teams
- Plan initial buys for new lines
- Raise factory purchase orders
- Work with factories to ensure products ship within agreed timelines
- Approve bookings for shipments
- Liaise with internal teams incl Category Teams, Shipping, Operations, Finance
- Work closely with the Customer and attend Customer meetings as required
- Assist in development and growth of business
Requirements
- Proven Merchandising experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Knowledge of forecasting methods
- Understanding of supply chain practices
- Experience working with Far East factories
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities
- Work under own initiative
- Ability to communicate to different levels in the organisation
Please note that Mpeople cannot respond to all applicants due to the high volumes of CV's received on a daily basis. Should you not receive a response within 5 working days please accept that on this occasion your application hasn’t been successful. Mpeople wishes you all the best in your job search