Merchandiser (TGM2261) - £30k-£35k

Location: Leicester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM2261

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Merchandiser to join a fast-moving merchandising team for a leading home textile company. We are looking for someone with experience in trend and forecast analysis within a retail or wholesale environment. Ability to interpret information & make decisions to maximise service levels and stock efficiency. You will be working with C&A and Lidl and will need to have experience working with these retailers.

• Responsible for meeting required service levels for a given range
• Responsible for forecasting and sales analysis for a given range
• Analyse weekly/monthly/yearly sales to identify trends
• Manage stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing discontinued 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
• Create/maintain weekly excel based stock sheets
• Raise factory purchase orders
• Work with factories to ensure products ship within agreed timelines
• Approve bookings for shipments
• Liaise with internal teams Category Teams, Shipping, Operations, Finance
• Work closely with the Customer and attend Customer meetings as required
• Assist in development and growth of business

• Experience working with C&A and Lidl
• 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