Merchandiser

Merchandiser - Hybrid Role

You will be required to be in the office everyTuesdays and Wednesdays - (During peak season you may be required to be in the office a bit more).

This role is 35 hours a week - Monday to Friday.

Basic Salary: Up to £44,000 (d.o.e)

Our client is a market leader in the home improvement market with 156 stores Nationwide. They are currently recruiting for a Merchandiser to join their team at Head Office. The Merchandiser is responsible for maximising sales & profitability on buying area product range whilst minimising loss/markdowns. With stores across the UK, my client is a go to destination for home improvements. My client is a one-stop-shop for the products, expertise and inspiration home makers need to fix, improve, or transform their homes.

You will be resposnible for 1-2 merchandising assistants whilst maintaining relationships with stakeholders of the business.

What our client is looking for

• Experience as Merchandiser in Retail - preferably of a seasonal/perishable/showroom/big ticket purchase area.
• Strong analytical skills
• Engaging
• Strong excel and Microsoft office skills
• Strong influencer
• Range building experience

Roles and Responsibitlies

• End to end stock flow for relevant departments
• WSSI management/maintenance
• Drive stock turn and deliver business stock levels in line with budget. (Store/DC/Dockside)
• Range reviews alongside Buyers
• Support the building of a range plan alongside the buyer
• Suggesting sales driving activity to drive cash and reduce stock where appropriate.
• Improving availability to maximise sales and customer experience
• Manage suppliers ensuring a strong mutually beneficial relationship
• Constantly identifying and implementing Merchandising process improvements
• Liaising cross functionally to deliver the department plans.
• Clearance and Markdown plans in conjunction with buying.
• Stock analysis to drive stock health actions.
• Promotional/seasonal planning support
• Recommendations on pack size, MOQ/MOV

If you think you would be a great fit for this position. Please APPLY TODAY and we will be in touch.