Senior Merchandiser

2 weeks ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Merchandiser to join our General Merchandise team at Sainsbury's. As a key member of the Commercial team, you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of product strategies across all channels, driving profitable growth and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute product strategies to meet target KPIs, including sales, margin, stock, availability, digital metrics, and customer satisfaction.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to optimize sales, margin, and stock parameters, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate cost-effective sourcing routes and manage stock flow to meet availability targets.
  • Coach and develop the merchandising team, and work closely with buying counterparts to ensure successful execution of the category strategy.

Requirements

  • Proven track record and recent comparable experience in a merchandising role.
  • Digital channel experience, including digital merchandising.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of merchandising systems.
  • Excellent knowledge and experience of replenishment systems.
  • Proven track record of delivering results to target as an individual and within a team.
  • Project management experience would be beneficial.
  • Ability to work under pressure in an agile and dynamic commercial environment.
  • Confidence to influence and engage at all levels.
  • Product, market knowledge, and customer focus.
  • Strong commercial, analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
  • Experience of projects outside of BAU that have driven business change.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to build cross-functional networks.

About Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's is a leading retailer with a commitment to being a truly inclusive employer. We offer a range of benefits, including colleague discount, pensions scheme, life cover, and performance-related bonus. We also prioritize colleague wellbeing, with annual holiday allowance, buy additional holiday, and access to a range of discounts and employee assistance programs.



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