Ref: BBBH18371
Junior Merchandiser - FMCG
Role Title
Junior Merchandiser
Liverpool
£25-30k depending on level of experience
Role Profile
Our client, a market leading retailer, is looking to appoint a Junior Merchandiser to join their already hugely successful and growing team, based in Liverpool. Playing a key part within the merchandising team, you will be involved in everything from stock level reviews through to weekly, seasonal and adhoc reporting. You will have a good understanding of what is/ isn't selling and how to maximise profitability. You will be currently working at Assistant Merchandiser level or above within a retail head office with experience of forecasting and stock/ margin control. You will work alongside the buying team ensuring the business always has the right stock, in the right place, at the right time. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and analytical individual to join a large, vibrant and dynamic head office team with progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Analyse line level sell through by grade of store and feed back
- Monitor/forecast the size of range for each grade of store
- Suggest what lines to in/exclude in lower graded stores - on a monthly basis
- Work with Buying and Merchandising to understand the product ranges
- Agree and Set Minimum and Maximum trigger levels
- Work with Branch Merchandising to understand store space/strengths/limitations
- Ensure new lines are going to all stores
- Trigger ranges in new stores
- store visits to understand the space/sales/option dynamics
- Liaise with Import Merchandisers
- Liaise with store managers to understand the trading opportunities
Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes
- Merchandising, Supply Chain Planning or Stock Control experience at is essential, ideally within FMCG
- Self-motivated, self-starter who displays self-confidence and initiative
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment is essential
- Can cope with multiple tasks retaining a high level of accuracy
- Planning and organisational skills - utilising time and prioritising to ensure deadlines are achieved
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Hardworking and flexible attitude to work, time management skills
- Commercial awareness
- Excellent Excel/ IT skills
- Good numerical/ analytical ability
Client information
Our client is a market leading retailer based in Liverpool
Remuneration
£25-30k depending on level of experience
About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in Change & Transformation, HR, Procurement, Buying, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com
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