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Paying up to £27k + Benefits - Based in North Manchester, our client is a highly successful textiles business that are seeking an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join their merchandising team. This is a full-time job opportunity with a flexible start/finish time Mon-Thurs and 3pm finish every Friday.

THE JOB

As Assistant Merchandiser you will be working alongside an experienced merchandising team to maximise commercial opportunities by driving sales through improved availability and forecasting, reducing mark down and maximising profit.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Consulting with both suppliers and customers

Building sales reports for the Merchandisers to forecast stock requirements

Checking orders and updating orders

Reviewing shipments

Checking invoices

Checking critical path and making any necessary amendments

Generating purchase orders

Obtaining air fright quotations

Monitoring sales from new product launches

Overseeing the Stock Controller

THE PERSON

The ideal Assistant Merchandiser will already be working in a similar role and environment.

You must have:

Good attention to detail, and a methodical and organised approach to work

Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and be able to prioritise your workload

Proficiency in Excel with strong numerical and reporting skills

The ability to establish, develop and maintain supplier and customer relationships with professionalism across a large supply base

The ability to compile and deliver reports to the wider business

This business encourages all their staff regardless of their level to contribute ideas and to work together as a team.

THE BENEFITS

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Free onsite parking

A 3pm finish every Friday

Pension scheme

Bupa Wellbeing helpline

Staff discounts

Regular social events

Working hours 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am-3:00pm Friday

A positive working environment that encourages both personal and professional development

Genuine opportunity to progress to a Merchandiser