Merchandiser

Location: Head Office, Huddersfield
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £35k DOE
Benefits: Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home-based), healthcare cash plan, birthday off after a year of service, staff discount scheme,

Due to business growth, we’re seeking a skilled Merchandiser to join our innovative lifestyle furniture and bathrooms team at our Huddersfield office. Collaborating closely with the Buying and Web Trading teams, you will play a crucial role in achieving commercial KPIs by optimising our stock position and implementing strategic initiatives to drive sales.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with the Buyer and Web Trader to plan top-line and category-level budgets for sales, profit, and stock, aligning with company and departmental strategies.
• Generate accurate SKU-level forecasts to plan stock demand effectively.
• Manage new and repeat orders, ensuring adherence to the sign-off and critical path process for timely delivery and payments.
• Conduct regular forecasting of category and departmental level weekly sales and stock intake, identifying sales and stock opportunities or risks to plan activities with relevant teams.
• Maintain communication with our supply base to ensure compliance with lead times and correct shipment processes.
• Analyse stock productivity and provide recommendations for sales activities to optimise stock performance.
• Work with Buying and Web Trading teams on future product range strategies, leveraging insights from existing portfolio performance.
• Independently drive analysis and process improvements to benefit the business unit.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as Operations or IT, on system and process projects to enhance day-to-day productivity and reporting accuracy.
• Cultivate strong relationships within the department and across the business.

Person Specification:

• Prior experience in Merchandising, Supply Chain, or Demand Planning within a Retail environment.
• Understanding of range and trade planning concepts.
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Commercially focused with a drive for profitability.
• Passion for continuous improvement and consistent performance.
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Highly organised and structured with excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Join our dynamic team and contribute to our success in delivering exceptional products and driving sales growth.

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Why work for us

At Buy It Direct, we dare to be different. We've built this business from the ground up to become one of the UK's largest and fastest growing online retailers. We are proud of the products and services we provide across our six well recognised, award-winning online brands including Laptops Direct, Appliances Direct, Better Bathrooms and Furniture123. We listen, learn and challenge the status quo, paying attention to the details that matter and want to delight our customers by putting them at the heart of what we do, to really understand what matters to them.

Benefits:

• Healthcare cash plan
• Free parking
• Birthday off after a year
• Holiday purchase scheme so you can get that work life balance
• Staff discount scheme
• Agile working
• Autonomy to make a difference!

You may have experience in the following: Retail Merchandiser, Stock Analyst, Demand Planner, Supply Chain Coordinator, Inventory Manager, Category Manager, Retail Analyst, Sales and Stock Coordinator, Stock Control Manager, etc.

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