Merchandiser

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE / HYBRID WORKING

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Merchandiser, or a Junior Merchandiser ready to step up, to join a successful retailer.

This is a key role within the Merchandising function, with responsibility for divisional planning and trading to drive sales, maximise margin and deliver strong stock performance.

With a sharp commercial focus, you will be responsible for effective planning, trading and stock management across the division, ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time.

You will react quickly to trading opportunities and risks.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement department and product strategies for sales, profit and stock, using historical data, trend analysis and commercial insight to deliver agreed objectives.targetjobs+1

Lead range, sales, space and profit planning across the division

Ensure range and product briefs are delivered on time and to plan, maintaining the right balance, depth and breadth of assortment down to store level

Plan cost prices, selling prices and volumes in line with agreed parameters, aligned to selling periods and targeted sell-through

Monitor and analyse sales, stock, space and profit performance, responding quickly to opportunities and risks.

Plan and manage promotional activity in line with range plans and commercial objectives, evaluating performance and adapting as required.

Maintain optimum stock availability through effective allocation, replenishment and open-to-buy control, adjusting intake in line with performance.

Manage monthly stock buy requirements by division and profile, ensuring content, volume and timing support agreed objectives.

Build strong supplier relationships, ensuring on-time, in-full delivery and compliance with company standards.

Maintain a thorough understanding of store portfolios, performance and competitor activity through regular analysis and store

Lead, manage and develop the Allocator team, driving accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement

Experience

Proven experience as a Merchandiser or Junior Merchandiser

Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance sales, stock and margin

Confident using data and historical trends to inform trading decisions.

Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working to critical path timelines.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills, particularly with suppliers and internal teams

Able to lead, support and develop team members effectively.

What’s on offer

Relocation assistance available.

Hours of work: 9:00am to 5:00pm.

4 days office-based and 1 day working from home.