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I'm currently recruiting a Merchandiser for a leading West Midlands based retailer who pride themselves on their friendly and informal culture. In this role, you will have full autonomy for the merchandise process within your designated category. You will oversee planning, forecasting and trading for specific season product lines, as well as supporting the Merchandising Leadership team providing strategic vision for the department at Senior level.

About the role

Your primary responsibilities within this exciting and challenging role will include delivery of the the Merchandising & Supply strategy within your category by building relationships with internal teams to continuously develop & optimise product lines. You will work closely with the team to manage the WSSI and OTB, identifying any existing or potential stock issues and presenting a strategy to Senior Management. You will also be required to work closely with internal teams to improve product forecasting as well as reviewing daily & weekly trading reports to reduce stock risks

About the person

To be considered for this position, you will have experience of working in a Retail Merchandising environment where your experience in the industry will have seen you develop outstanding commercial skills in planning and forecasting. You must also be able to forge relationships with others in the business using your influencing and relationship building skills. The company do not have layers of management red tape, so you will have loads of autonomy and accountability.

What you'll get in return

For the successful applicant, you will be given the opportunity to earn a competitive basic salary with an excellent benefits package that includes a company car and good bonus earning potential in an environment where you will play a lead role in next step of the business's growth plan, shaping the Merchandising team and future success of the business. Furthermore, the size and scope of the business means that they offer an incredibly diverse range of opportunities, with empowerment being central to their way of working.

What to do now

If you believe you have the background, skills and experience outlined above, and are ready for a new challenge where you can make a genuine difference, please apply now with an up to date copy of your CV