Merchandiser

Description:

Merchandiser
Newmarket Area | Hybrid Working | Full Time
£35,000 - £40,000

The Opportunity We're working with a successful and growing business looking to appoint an Assistant Merchandiser to support its planning, stock management and supplier operations function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their merchandising career within a fast-paced commercial environment. You'll play a key role in ensuring products are available at the right time, in the right quantities, helping to maximise sales performance whilst maintaining efficient stock levels.

Working closely with internal teams and international suppliers, you'll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from forecasting and purchasing through to inventory management and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities
Support stock planning activities to optimise availability and minimise excess inventory
Assist with forecasting, budgeting and category planning processes
Manage products throughout their lifecycle, from introduction through to clearance
Maintain accurate forecasting and inventory data within planning systems
Coordinate purchase orders and stock replenishment across a large product portfolio
Build effective relationships with international suppliers and support ongoing negotiations
Monitor shipment schedules, container utilisation and inbound stock movements
Work closely with logistics partners to ensure timely deliveries and resolve supply issues
Produce regular stock, sales and performance reports
Provide insight and analysis to support commercial and trading decisions
Identify risks, opportunities and slow-moving inventory to support effective stock management
Contribute to weekly trading reviews through data-led reporting and recommendationsAbout You
Previous experience within Merchandising, Demand Planning, Inventory Management or a similar analytical role
Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Commercially aware with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-moving environment
Confident communicator who can build relationships across suppliers and internal teams
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis
Experience of retail, e-commerce, wholesale or supply chain environments would be advantageousWhat's on Offer?
Hybrid working model
Opportunity to join a growing and collaborative business
Exposure to end-to-end merchandising and inventory planning activities
Involvement with international supply chains and supplier management
Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
Supportive team culture with genuine opportunities to develop your skillsetIf you're highly analytical, commercially minded and looking to take the next step in your merchandising career, we'd love to hear from you