Merchandiser

1 day ago


Swindon, United Kingdom WHSmith Full time

Merchandiser

Based; Greenbridge Swindon (with hybrid working)

Competitive salary plus cash/car allowance


At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth.


We now have an exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser to join our High Street Merchandising team at our Support Centre in Swindon on a fixed term contract.


The role of a Merchandiser is to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance with the goal of maximising sales and profits.


What you will be doing

  • Responsible for the end-to-end stock management
  • Closely monitor stock availability and fulfilment levels v forecast and budgeted levels
  • Work closely with suppliers to agree forward intake plans to maximise sales, availability and minimise price overrides
  • Manage the day-to-day OTB, intake and exit stock within budgeted levels
  • Ensure promotional and new range launches fall within agreed timescales
  • Support the range reviews, construction and optimisation of the range to ensure our offering is competitive and hitting the right notes with our customers
  • Cross functional communication, working collaboratively with the Buying team on ranging decisions and markdown plans for exit stock
  • Manage critical path relating to promotions, range reviews and new range launches


What we are looking for

  • You will be an established Merchandiser and be an expert in range planning and stock management
  • Strong commercial acumen with a proactive mindset; always looking for ways to drive both the merchandising function and the wider business forward
  • Exceptional analytical skills, highly numerate and have excellent attention to detail
  • An enthusiastic and persuasive communicator, resourceful and pragmatic with a positive approach to problem solving
  • Be able to support a collaborative, innovative and results-orientated environment


How we reward our teams

  • Hybrid working model from home and in the office
  • 4pm Friday finish
  • Flexible Working
  • 25 days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
  • Family friendly leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Sharesave Scheme
  • Annual Bonus based on company and Personal Performance
  • Competitive salary & car allowance
  • Private medical
  • Staff discount card for stores and online


About us

Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.


WHSmith have occupied our place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts since 1792. Across our diverse estate of c.525 stores on UK high streets, with our wide-ranging store sizes and formats, we sell a large range of products including stationery, greeting cards, art and craft, newspapers, magazines, books and drinks. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.


WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us


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