Mpeople Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Merchandiser to join a reputable business based in Chadderton OL9.

Role: Merchandiser

Location: Chadderton OL9

Salary: up to £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.