Quest Search & Selection are proud to partner with a commercial B2C, multi-site business.. The role of the Merchandiser to support the Senior Merchandiser in overseeing the long-term planning, trading and increase sales outcomes of the category. . Duties & Responsibilities for this Merchandiser position:. * Thoroughly strategizing range planning, closely collaborating with stores to ensure alignment between planned ranges and quantities based on sales performance.. * Creating budgets and devising promotional strategies.. * Providing advanced insights to Departments and the Company regarding Stock, Commitment, Sales, and Markdown for future planning.. * Overseeing the coordination of Open-to-Buy (OTB) and stock intake, strategizing initial stock deployments and maintaining optimal stock levels to boost sales while mitigating stock-related risks.. * Analysing pre-season KPIs comprehensively evaluating sales, margin, stock, and returns from both a holistic and detailed product perspective to facilitate range planning.. * Effectively cultivating supplier relationships to ensure punctual delivery.. * Responding to current sales and trends by adjusting OTB or managing existing stock situations through repetition, cancellation, or phasing changes.. To be successful in this Merchandiser position:. * Ideally having 4 years’ + experience in merchandising . * Have operated at a Junior Merchandiser level or above. * Ideally have experience within a fashion, high street retailer.. * Proficient in using Excel formulas.. * Strong analytical and strategic mind.. * Exceptional communication skills.. * Ability to adapt to in-house forecasting tools and systems.. * Possesses a methodical and numerical mindset.. The benefits of this Merchandiser position:. * Holidays. * Great head office environment (this is an office-based role). * Contributory pension. * Discount across the group. * Free Parking. * Training & development opportunities . If this opportunity sounds like you and you feel you have the experience and skill and want to be part of a growing and innovative company, then please apply quoting the reference no.JO-2308-110954. We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.. Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.