Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Homeware

Job Ref: TGN4273

The Company:

An exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser/Demand Planner to join an established, homeware company with an excellent reputation. The company offer a competitive salary and benefit package.

The Role:

• Manage a team of Supply Chain administrators and Quality Staff to oversee on new and existing orders on managed across the SC critical path.
• Relay accurate information from the factories in the Far East to the main business.
• Manage all aspects of quality control and co-ordinate all inspection.
• Frequently consult the Director on any situations that may potentially affect the margin due to alterations.
• Accountable for sourcing items and keeping costs low.
• Implementing the systems that work with such as sampling workbooks, booking systems, testing portals, and shipping files.
• Work under significant pressure and using initiative to adapt to the contingent nature of the industry.
• Work within forecasts and manage all stock levels accordingly.
• Accurate forecasting of stock within the range based on business trend analysis and research.
• Amending forecast estimates as and when required.
• Monitoring previous trends.
• Cover forward demand and calculations of stockholdings.
• Agree estimates for new launches of products with the customer.
• Attend regular launch meetings to ensure that all items are received in time.
• Maximise opportunities through the effective management of inventory.
• Driving sales through improved availability, forecasting, reducing mark down and maximising profit.
• Liaise with customer as and when required.
• Be a strong support to the Merchandising team.
• Other duties as required.

Skills Required:

• MUST have experience in a similar role.
• MUST have strong Microsoft Excel skills (Essential).
• MUST have forecasting / planning ability
• Be focused with a strong attention to detail and be organised.
• Want to make a difference and be forward thinking.
• Have a strong Analytical skill set.
• Be a good communicator – both internally and with customers.
• University Degree or higher.