THE ROLE

The role would be ideal for someone highly numerate with a strong analytical skillset, demonstrable problem solving and creative thinking abilities as well as strong communication skills.

The successful candidate will maximise commercial opportunities through the effective management of inventory, driving sales through improved availability and forecasting, reducing mark down and maximising profit.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Merchandiser will:

• Plan, control and manage stock levels of our stock range as well as key customers stock holdings globally to meet the stock requirements of the business while maximising sales
• Be responsible for placement of all stock purchases, reorders, critical path management for these orders and updating the sales team with all relevant information
• Analyse customer sales performance against estimates on behalf of the team and suggestcorrective action where required
• Proactively resolve issues with internal stakeholders (warehousing, sales)
• Forecast sales using modern analysis techniques and creative thinking
• Create, amend and critically appraise internal and external reports
• Work closely with sales personnel to maintain stock levels, and cover estimates
• Advise customer services of lead time changes and resolve any customer complaints
• Provide extra support to our Warehouse Manager helping maintain stock levels, assist with Stock Take, Stock accuracy, Investigation for all stock discrepancies, and producing inventory management reports identifying key issues and resolving them.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have:

• Have a clear direction and understanding of merchandising and Ecommerce
• Merchandising experience
• Experience in an import, warehousing, or relevant wholesale environment
• Advanced Excel knowledge is important – you’ll love working with spreadsheets and can create VLOOKUP’s and Pivot tables, creating reports from scratch.
• Understand critical path and be an expert in stock planning.
• Strong team-player and communicator.
• Manage inventory, forecast and drive sales.
• Analytically minded with good common sense