Merchandising Specialist

3 weeks ago


Oldham, Oldham, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

Position Overview: As a Merchandising Specialist, you will collaborate with the merchandising team to enhance commercial prospects through precise inventory management.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage in strategic planning and forecasting to manage SKUs effectively, ensuring optimal sell-through rates and achieving inventory targets.
  • Analyze customer forecasts and sales data on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis to facilitate informed planning.
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment between sales, merchandising, production, and logistics.
  • Continuously monitor sales forecasts and performance metrics, addressing any issues promptly with the customer and channels team for effective resolution.
  • Utilize advanced Excel skills to maintain accurate data, including:
    • Tracking both customer and internal sales performance against forecasts and inventory reports.
    • Planning stock purchase requirements and managing warehouse intake schedules.
  • Report on stock status, communicating overstock and clearance items to sales teams to encourage targeted promotional efforts.
  • Monitor sales run rates in relation to stock availability to maintain desired inventory coverage.
  • Manage inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess storage.
  • Plan for demand across seasonal ranges to effectively manage factory capacity.
  • Collaborate with the sales team on effective range planning, maintaining precise stock records in Excel.

Qualifications:

  • Proficient in advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.
  • Experience in merchandise planning within a dynamic supply chain environment.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive actionable insights.
  • A flexible team player willing to contribute wherever necessary.

Work Environment: Enjoy a vibrant workplace culture that fosters innovation and creativity, with benefits such as free parking and the option for hybrid working arrangements.

We welcome all qualified candidates to consider this exciting opportunity in the retail and wholesale sector.



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