Merchandiser
Location: Crewe
Salary: (phone number removed) per annum (pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term until 30 April 2027
HR GO Recruitment is recruiting for a commercially minded Merchandiser to join a growing eCommerce business on a fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical individual to help drive sales, improve profitability and optimise stock investment.
The Role
- Develop and manage sales, margin and stock forecasts across product categories.
- Analyse trading performance to identify opportunities to increase revenue and profitability.
- Create merchandise plans aligned with business objectives and budgets.
- Work with Marketing and Trading teams on pricing, promotions and stock requirements.
- Oversee demand planning, replenishment and stock availability, ensuring inventory meets customer demand.
- Monitor stock levels, turnover and aged inventory to minimise excess stock and protect availability.
- Manage and support an Inventory Planner, setting priorities for stock requirements and replenishment.
- Collaborate with Product teams on range development, new product launches and lifecycle performance.
- Produce regular reports on sales, margins, stock performance and forecast accuracy.
- Work with Finance and Operations to improve inventory investment, working capital and stock distribution.
The Candidate
- Previous experience in merchandising, merchandise planning or a similar commercial planning role.
- Ideally experienced within a retail or eCommerce environment.
- Strong commercial awareness, with a good understanding of sales, gross margin and profitability.
- Experience in demand forecasting, stock management and inventory optimisation.
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence analysing large datasets.
- Ability to interpret data and turn insights into practical commercial decisions.
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working collaboratively across Product, Marketing, Finance and Operations.
- Experience managing or mentoring team members would be advantageous.
- A proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment.
For further information, please contact Sophie on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)