Full job descriptionMerchandiser | Manchester - Hybrid | £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Merchandiser to join an incredibly successful and fast-paced consumer business.
Reporting directly into the Head of Merchandising, you’ll take ownership across your area of the business, managing planning, trading, stock and supplier relationships. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Merchandiser who enjoys working at pace and wants genuine ownership and influence.

What You’ll Be Doing:
*Own the merchandising and planning process across your product area

*Analyse sales and stock performance, identifying opportunities and risks

*Manage WSSI, forecasting and stock levels to maximise sales and profitability

*Review the buy and make recommendations on future stock requirements

*Lead and contribute to trading meetings and commercial decisions

*Work closely with suppliers and factories across the Far East

*Manage critical paths and ensure products are delivered on time

*Work closely with Buying, Digital, Planning and Supply Chain teams



About You:
*Proven experience as a Junior Merch or Merchandiser within a fast-paced retail or consumer business

*Strong understanding of planning, stock management and trading

*Confident analysing commercial data and turning it into clear actions

*Strong Excel skills

*Experience working with overseas suppliers, ideally across the Far East

*Commercially minded, highly organised and confident working at pace

*Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the wider business

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