Position Overview & Specifications

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