Merchandiser - Hybrid Role
You will be required to be in the office every Tuesdays and Wednesdays - (During peak season you may be required to be in the office a bit more).
This role is 35 hours a week - Monday to Friday.
Basic Salary: Up to £44,000 (d.o.e)
Our client is a market leader in the home improvement market with 156 stores Nationwide. They are currently recruiting for a Merchandiser to join their team at Head Office. The Merchandiser is responsible for maximising sales & profitability on buying area product range whilst minimising loss/markdowns. With stores across the UK, my client is a go to destination for home improvements. My client is a one-stop-shop for the products, expertise and inspiration home makers need to fix, improve, or transform their homes.
You will be resposnible for 1-2 merchandising assistants whilst maintaining relationships with stakeholders of the business.
What our client is looking for
- Experience as Merchandiser in Retail - preferably of a seasonal/perishable/showroom/big ticket purchase area.
- Strong analytical skills
- Engaging
- Strong excel and Microsoft office skills
- Strong influencer
- Range building experience
Roles and Responsibitlies
- End to end stock flow for relevant departments
- WSSI management/maintenance
- Drive stock turn and deliver business stock levels in line with budget. (Store/DC/Dockside)
- Range reviews alongside Buyers
- Support the building of a range plan alongside the buyer
- Suggesting sales driving activity to drive cash and reduce stock where appropriate.
- Improving availability to maximise sales and customer experience
- Manage suppliers ensuring a strong mutually beneficial relationship
- Constantly identifying and implementing Merchandising process improvements
- Liaising cross functionally to deliver the department plans.
- Clearance and Markdown plans in conjunction with buying.
- Stock analysis to drive stock health actions.
- Promotional/seasonal planning support
- Recommendations on pack size, MOQ/MOV
If you think you would be a great fit for this position. Please APPLY TODAY and we will be in touch.