Merchandiser

In this newly created role you'll be an integral part of the Supply Chain team, responsible for managing suppliers (predominantly in the Far East) ensuring that bulk products are sourced efficiently, whilst negotiating prices and managing sales forecasts.

Client Details

A UK leading manufacturing & distribution business, supplying goods to various sectors, which believe in innovation & high performance.

Location: Manchester, Trafford Park

Description

The Merchandiser will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage a group of suppliers and will do everything including planning, physical ordering and managing stock levels as well as managing relationships with said suppliers and negotiating best pricing and terms.
• Work with the product managers for their category in analysing sales patterns and reporting on product performance.
• Liaise with the sales team to ensure opportunities are analysed and forecasts are adjusted accordingly.
• Make decisions on stock allocation to key customers where there is disruption in the supply chain.
• Keep abreast of supply chain challenges in the geographical locations of their suppliers and react accordingly.

Profile

The successful candidate for the Merchandiser role will have several years experience managing suppliers, ideally in the Far East and ideally someone who is looking to progress into leadership.

The below experience is essential:

• Building and maintaining Supplier relationships
• Price & term negotiation
• Strong excel skills
• Sales forecasting
• Merchandising
• Buying trips overseas
• Shipping/logistics - experience in dealing with freight forwarders, import and export

Job Offer

• £35,000 - £40,000