Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Homeware

Job Ref: TGN4783

The Company:

A well established and reputable Ecommerce Homewares Store are looking for a Merchandiser to join their team. The company trade online with high quality fabrics across a range of finished products including curtains, throws, bedding, towels, loungewear and home decorations.

The Role:

• To be responsible for forecasting forward sales and intake requirements for a given range of products.
• Review historical sales figures and record lessons learned on a continuous basis.
• Liaising with factories and Product Team to ensure shipment dates are met for ongoing and new lines.
• Recognising when issues need to be flagged up to the Merchandise Manager, with suggestions on how the issue can be rectified.
• Manage the intake of stock within given stock turn targets.
• Manage own stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing discontinued exposure.
• Collate sales and stock availability across multiple sales channels.
• Make suggestions for range refresh, both for new products and exiting products. 

Essential Skills:

• Inquisitive, analytical mind and strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to spot anomalies, suggesting course of action to mitigate issues.
• 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.

Desirable Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of working with Far East factories.
• Organised.
• Critical Path management.
• Knowledge and understanding of importing and the challenges faced.