Merchandiser (Hybrid Working)

Mpeople Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Merchandiser to join a reputable business based in Oldham. * Location: Oldham * Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience * Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday (Hybrid working, 2 days from home & 3 in the office). Responsibilities: * Responsible for meeting required service levels for given range * Responsible for forecasting and sales analysis for given range * Analyse weekly/monthly/yearly sales to identify trends * Manage stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing markdown exposure * Raise any supply/service issues in good time to management * Collate and manage potential discontinued products * Support range planning in conjunction with category teams * Plan initial buys for new lines * Raise factory purchase orders * Work with factories to ensure products ship within agreed timelines * Approve bookings for shipments * Liaise with internal teams incl Category Teams, Shipping, Operations, Finance * Work closely with the Customer and attend Customer meetings as required * Assist in development and growth of business Requirements: * Proven Merchandising experience * Advanced Excel skills * Knowledge of forecasting methods * Understanding of supply chain practices * Experience working with Far East factories * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities * Work under own initiative * Ability to communicate to different levels in the organisation Please note that Mpeople cannot respond to all applicants due to the high volumes of CV's received on a daily basis. Should you not receive a response within 5 working days please accept that on this occasion your application hasn’t been successful. Mpeople wishes you all the best in your job search