Job description
Mpeople recruitment have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Merchandiser to join a thriving manufacturing business based in Oldham, on a full time, permanent basis.
Our client is looking for someone with an inquisitive, analytical mind and strong communication skills. If you have forecasting experience this would be advantageous.
Role: Merchandiser
Location: Chadderton
Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 DOE
Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday hybrid role
Job Specification
- To be responsible for forecasting and sales analysis for given range.
- Review historical sales figures and record lessons learned through the season
- Liaising with factories and Quality department to ensure shipment dates are met for ongoing and new lines.
- Heading up weekly at risk meeting for own areas
- Recognising when issues need to be flagged up with the business to a senior management
- To manage your products and report any potential issues to the Merchandise Manager in a timely manner.
- Manage the intake of stock within given stock turn targets.
- Manage own stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing discontinued exposure.
- Assisting with range planning through Ranking meetings.
- Managing At Risk’ report weekly.
- Plan initial buys for new lines.
- Managing the system to ensure products are set up correctly and factories have sufficient information.
- Regular meetings/conference calls with the Merchandise Team.
- Collate and manage potential discontinued products.
Essential Skills
- Inquisitive, analytical mind and strong communication skills.
- Enthusiastic & able to work cooperatively with different departments.
- Able to work in a busy environment and meet deadlines whilst attention to detail is paramount.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Excellent forecasting skills.
- CRITICAL PATH – use and knowledge is essential for this role.
Desirable Skills
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience of working with Far East factories.
- Confidence to carry out one to one Meeting on and off site with senior people
- organised
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ANP
