* Hybrid Working 2 days in the office a week
* Free Parking : Close to transport links
About Our Client
An established Homeware company are looking for a Senior Merchandiser to join the Merchandising team at their Preston offices. They have been trading for over 30 years and pride themselves on their premium design lead products.
Job Description
* To compile and deliver all the relevant reports to the customer as well as internal reporting, mainly in Excel with large data sets
* Building reports to generate efficiencies
* Forecasting demand and placing rebuys based on lead times/ MOQ's
* Working to achieve a 98% stock availability with forward forecasts
* Responsible for purchasing of all new lines/rebuys for designated customers, in line with target delivery dates in order to meet specified service levels and stock holding targets
* Responsible for implementing and managing the Critical Path process for initial orders and rebuys
* Completion of customer New Line Forms/product codes and barcode set up
* Keeping the customer updated on any changes to the critical path, stock levels, availability dates
* Liasing with National account manager/ QC/ Warehouse/ Customer/ Suppliers
* Raising and maintaining purchase orders to ensure on time delivery by working with Far East/ Europe suppliers, taking into account MOQ/ lead times/ holidays
* Dealing with customer stock enquiries and liaising and building relationships with other areas like the warehouse
* Managing DTC orders and queries
* Review supplier performance through weekly order status reports checks
* Implement sustainability changes on packaging in line with changing guidelines
* Understand and use customer portals to upload/ download product data
* Supporting the Head of Customer Operations
The Successful Applicant
* Working as a Merchandiser, Senior Merchandiser or similar
* Experience in a wholesale / retail business looking at sales and inventory levels
* GCSE Maths & English Grade B or above
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office, particularly with Excel (lookups, pivots, macros etc)
* Working with large data sets to process and interpret data.
* Evidence of well-practised communication skills; both verbal and written
* Ability to record information in a concise, accurate and legible manner, as appropriate
* Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
* Proven ability of organisational skills
* Attention to detail
* Analytical reasoning & problem solving
What's on Offer
* Early finish on a Friday
* Hybrid working - 2 day in the office
* Flexible working hours
* Pension scheme
* Child care vouchers
* Company sick pay
* Voluntary staff savings scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Death in service benefit
* Staff awards scheme
* Social events through the year for staff and families
Contact
Lyndsey Sheridan
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6492173
Phone number
+44 7970967003