Location: North West

Type: Permanent

Industry: FMCG

Job Ref: TGN5017

The Company:

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Merchandiser to join an established supply chain business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced company, they have a very flexible business model and offer hybrid 2 days in the office

The Role:

• Managing key customer accounts
• Building reports to share with the business and customers.
• Forecasting demand and placing rebuys based on lead times.
• Managing stock
• Responsible for purchasing of all new lines/rebuys for designated customers, in line with target delivery dates.
• Responsible for implementing and managing the Critical Path process.
• Keeping the customer updated on any changes to the critical path, stock levels, availability dates.
• Liaising with National account manager/ QC/ Warehouse/ Customer/ Suppliers
• Raising and maintaining purchase orders to ensure on time delivery by working with Far East etc.
• Dealing with customer stock enquiries and liaising and building relationships with other areas like the warehouse
• Implement sustainability changes on packaging in line with changing guidelines.
• Understand and use customer portals to upload/ download product data.
• Supporting the Head of Customer Operations
• Customer/ Store visits as required.

Skills Required:

• Inquisitive, analytical mind and strong communication skills.
• 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.
• Experience of working with Far East factories.
• Confidence to carry out one to one Meeting on and off site with senior people
• Organised
• Own car and full driving license