Mpeople Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Merchandiser to join a reputable business based in Oldham.

* Location: Oldham

* Salary: £25,000 - £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