Merchandiser - Hybrid Working
Stansted
£45,000
This role is for a Merchandiser with a passion for detail, exceptional forecasting skills, and experience working with Far East suppliers. This Merchandiser will manage own-label ranges while driving success across catalogue and e-commerce sales channels.
We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Merchandiser to join our client's vibrant team. You'll play a crucial role in planning and stock management, leading pricing strategies, promotional planning, and sales channel management while maintaining a positive work-life balance, working three days in the office and two days from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- As a Merchandiser, you will work closely with Far East suppliers to manage stock flow and maintain strong working relationships.
- You will lead on stock management, using data-driven insights to decide whether to reorder, discount, or carry forward products.
- As a Merchandiser, you will steer and control pricing strategies, manage promotional activities, and optimise space allocation across mail-order and e-commerce channels based on stock levels.
- You will ensure stock is managed effectively across different sales channels, optimising product performance on each platform.
- You will focus strongly on forecasting, stock flow management, and optimising open-to-buy (OTB).
- You will use your advanced Excel skills to drive decisions and optimise key metrics such as stock levels, sales forecasts, and margin targets.
- As a Merchandiser, you will work closely with internal teams, including Buying, Finance, and Marketing, to ensure alignment on stock levels, promotional strategies, and product availability.
Skills Needed:
- Proven experience in merchandising, ideally in own label ranges for mail order and e-commerce.
- Strong experience working with suppliers from the Far East, ensuring smooth stock flow and effective communication.
- Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse data, forecast trends, and manage stock levels efficiently.
- A hands-on, positive approach with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to make key commercial decisions related to stock management, pricing, and promotional strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, working collaboratively across departments and maintaining strong relationships.
- A proactive, can-do attitude focused on planning, stock management, and driving success across channels.
What we Offer:
- Work-life balance:
Three days office-based and two days working from home.
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- £45,000pa
- A collaborative, supportive work environment with a positive team culture.
- Opportunities for career development and growth.
If you are passionate about merchandising, stock management, and working with own-label ranges and want to join a company that offers flexibility and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!