Junior Merchandiser

**About the brand**

Spots & Stripes is a fast-growing, skincare ecommerce brand. Our mission is to save teens from bad skin Our products are natural, award-winning, earth-friendly and made in the English countryside. The working environment is informal, but dynamic, in the lovely surroundings of the founder’s home in Wiltshire. This is an extremely exciting time for someone with the right experience and passion to join a successful brand

Spots & Stripes are now looking for a meticulous and ambitious Junior Merchandiser to join our growing team at our HQ in Seend, Wiltshire. You will play a pivotal role in the brand’s day-to-day operations - managing procurement processes and ensuring the accuracy of our data. As the Junior Merchandiser, you will be responsible for liaising with suppliers, co-ordinating stock purchases, maintaining precise records and forecasting sales volumes/stock levels. This is our first merchandising appointment and we would expect this role to grow as the company grows.

The role comes with both responsibility and autonomy - so, the title is less important than being the absolute right person for the job and a good fit for the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in the skincare industry and within the merchandising function.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Oversee timely delivery of goods from suppliers
- Managing and collating the Monday trade pack
- Maintain and manage the WSSI
- Producing analysis to determine replenishment strategy
- Ensure accuracy of delivery dates on POs
- Monitor stock levels and identify purchasing needs
- Help to maximise commercial opportunities through effective inventory management and forecasting of sales and stock levels
- Update internal databases with order details, including dates, vendors, and quantities
- Maintain comprehensive records of contracts, discounts and costs
- Collaborate with warehouse staff to ensure receipt of goods in optimal condition
- Collaborate with wholesalers and their stock requirements
- Work with third party online vendors to ensure stock availability and condition
- Work closely with the internal team, especially marketing, to ensure successful sales and marketing activities
- Ensure stock accuracy by collating data from monthly stock reports
- Liaise with suppliers for other ad hoc information as required to facilitate import and export
- Oversee invoice queries and disputes
- Manage return of faulty stock and subsequent remuneration from suppliers

**What we look for**
- Min 2 years working in merchandising and/or supply chain management
- Experience working with forecasting sales volumes, stock levels and sales budgets, especially in a fast moving consumer goods brand.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in manipulating data within Excel
- Commercial awareness
- Confident decision maker
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently
- High attention to detail to minimise errors
- Excellent communication skills internally and externally
- Strong understanding of supply chain procedures
- Ability to work independently as this role does not have a direct manager
- Experience in a company undergoing rapid growth
- Driving licence

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Melksham, SN12 6NW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Have you worked with any small fast-growing brands?

**Experience**:

- merchandising and/or supply chain: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- UK Drivers Licence (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melksham, SN12 6NW

Reference ID: S&S Junior Merchandiser