Mpeople Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Merchandiser to join a reputable Textiles business based in Oldham.
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Location: Oldham
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Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience
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Hours: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday (Hybrid working, 2 days from home & 3 in the office).
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for meeting required service levels for given range
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Responsible for forecasting and sales analysis for given range
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Analyse weekly/monthly/yearly sales to identify trends
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Manage stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing markdown exposure
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Raise any supply/service issues in good time to management
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Collate and manage potential discontinued products
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Support range planning in conjunction with category teams
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Plan initial buys for new lines
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Raise factory purchase orders
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Work with factories to ensure products ship within agreed timelines
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Approve bookings for shipments
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Liaise with internal teams incl Category Teams, Shipping, Operations, Finance
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Work closely with the Customer and attend Customer meetings as required
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Assist in development and growth of business
Requirements:
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Proven Merchandising experience
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Advanced Excel skills
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Knowledge of forecasting methods
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Understanding of supply chain practices
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Experience working with Far East factories
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities
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Work under own initiative
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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