Senior Merchandiser

Description:

This Senior Merchandiser role is a key position for the business, one that has been key in driving very strong trading performance. Our client is trading very well, above budget, they are growing online and they are driving their profitability! In the current climate they are outshining their competition and are a real success story.

Responsibilities and Experience

• Management of company and category stock budgets through use of the WSSI
• Management of a small team in the delivery of our Ways of Working to improve availability for the customer
• Involved in the management of category suppliers and 3rd party providers
• Build internal and external collaborative relationships, support and manage where appropriate the supply base to optimise delivery compliance and ensuring ongoing improvements to OTIF and service
• Oversee the planning and stock management requirements of the category across all channels
• Forecast and plan stock requirements to support buying activity
• Be highly adaptable to quickly assess the current operation and ways of working. Recommend long-term strategic improvements to further advance the function.
• Experience in identifying, proposing and implementing improvements to systems and processes.