Stock Controller

We are looking for someone with experience in trend and forecast analysis within a retail or wholesale environment. Ability to interpret information & make decisions to maximise sales and stock efficiency Client Details A great opportunity for a Stock Controller / Merchandiser to join a market leading textile business in the Greater Manchester office. They design and produce textiles for the Bedroom, living room etc. They have a great reputation in the industry with several long service employees. They also a SEDEX AB member and take sustainability seriously having their own responsible cotton sourcing policy for example. Description You the Stock Controller will assist with forward planning stocks for multiple customers: Analysis weekly/monthly/yearly sales to identify trends. Working with Key Account Execs/Managers to ensure their customer forecast/requirements are met. Distributing stocks efficiently between forecast channels to ensure all customers' requirements are met. Keeping forecast channels on internal system accurate and up to date. Working with the stock team: checking and reviewing lines which have flagged as exceeding forecast quantities, analysing and decision making to release stock to fulfil or not. You the Stock Controller will work with internal departments to co-ordinate stock orders for promotions. Monitor and report on under performance and or clearance. Raising Factory orders and collaborating with them to manage minimums/dyed fabric/Greige. Consulting with overseas factories to ensure purchase orders are manufactured within the agreed lead-time. Maintaining accurate lead times and minimums from factories. Working closely with the shipping department & warehouse to optimise container fills and deliveries into our warehouse Working closely with the warehouse to optimise correct stock in the correct location. New Lines - assisting the stock team with: Using current/historical sales data/ratios to plan buys for new product ranges. Keeping track of forward sales orders. Planning rebuys based on forward sales orders. Working closely with Product team to review the weekly Critical Path to ensure new season launch dates are met. Reports - assisting the stock team with: Month End Sales reports. Issue Weekly Delivery schedule to the team, fully updated with most recent status Issue Out of stock lines to the team, fully updated with most recent status Highlight slow moving or aged stock. On demand reports - as and when Managers/Directors require. Month End Commercial Meeting - assisting the stock team with: Meeting with senior management to review sku/design performance Reviewing/analysing stock turn. Identifying Over stock/Under stock Good sellers/ Bad sellerProfile Strong Excel skills High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong analytical capability Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities Work under own initiative Ability to communicate to different levels in the organisation Job Offer Competitive Salary + Hybrid working 2 - 3 days in the office a week + 23 days holiday - rising to 25 over 2 years Free car parking + Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm + Discount on Product