Stock Control Merchandiser
- Recruiter
- Northern Employment Services
- Location
- Lancashire
- Salary
- Negotiable DOE
- Posted
- 25 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 01 Mar 2017
- Sectors
- Logistics & Transport
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
On behalf of our client we are looking to recruit an experienced Stock Control Merchandiser on a full time, permanent basis.
Job Specification
- Forecasting and sales analysis for c. 1000 sku's.
- Stock management on weekly basis using flow line reports.
- Monitor stock that's being discontinued to reduce over heads of selling through to customer discounted stock.
- To manage peak trading periods.
- Liaising with overseas factories and quality department to ensure shipment dates are met for ongoing and new lines
- Heading up weekly at risk meeting for own areas
- Recognising when issues need to be flagged up with the business to a senior management
- To manage your products and report any potential issues to the Merchandise Manager in a timely manner.
- Manage own stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing discontinued exposure.
- Assisting with range planning through ranking meetings.
- Managing 'At Risk' report weekly.
- Plan initial buys for new lines.
- Managing the system to ensure products are set up correctly and factories have sufficient information.
- Regular meetings/conference calls with the retail customer merchandise Team.
- Collate and manage potential discontinued products.
Essential Skills
- Must enjoy vast amount of Excel spreadsheet work - proficient with V Look Ups, Macros and Pivot Tables.
- Excellent forecasting skills.
- Critical Path - use and knowledge is essential for this role,
- Inquisitive, analytical mind and strong communication skills.
- Enthusiastic & able to work cooperatively with different departments.
- Able to work in a busy environment and meet deadlines whilst attention to detail is paramount.
Upon applying for this position please state your salary expectations.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Specification
- Forecasting and sales analysis for c. 1000 sku's.
- Stock management on weekly basis using flow line reports.
- Monitor stock that's being discontinued to reduce over heads of selling through to customer discounted stock.
- To manage peak trading periods.
- Liaising with overseas factories and quality department to ensure shipment dates are met for ongoing and new lines
- Heading up weekly at risk meeting for own areas
- Recognising when issues need to be flagged up with the business to a senior management
- To manage your products and report any potential issues to the Merchandise Manager in a timely manner.
- Manage own stock to maximise availability, whilst reducing discontinued exposure.
- Assisting with range planning through ranking meetings.
- Managing 'At Risk' report weekly.
- Plan initial buys for new lines.
- Managing the system to ensure products are set up correctly and factories have sufficient information.
- Regular meetings/conference calls with the retail customer merchandise Team.
- Collate and manage potential discontinued products.
Essential Skills
- Must enjoy vast amount of Excel spreadsheet work - proficient with V Look Ups, Macros and Pivot Tables.
- Excellent forecasting skills.
- Critical Path - use and knowledge is essential for this role,
- Inquisitive, analytical mind and strong communication skills.
- Enthusiastic & able to work cooperatively with different departments.
- Able to work in a busy environment and meet deadlines whilst attention to detail is paramount.
Upon applying for this position please state your salary expectations.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.