We are looking for someone with experience in trend and forecast analysis within a retail or wholesale environment. Ability to interpret information & make decisions to maximise sales and stock efficiency
Client Details
A great opportunity for a Stock Controller / Merchandiser to join a market leading textile business in the Greater Manchester office. They design and produce textiles for the Bedroom, living room etc. They have a great reputation in the industry with several long service employees. They also a SEDEX AB member and take sustainability seriously having their own responsible cotton sourcing policy for example.
Description
*You the Stock Controller will assist with forward planning stocks for multiple customers:
*Analysis weekly/monthly/yearly sales to identify trends.
*Working with Key Account Execs/Managers to ensure their customer forecast/requirements are met.
*Distributing stocks efficiently between forecast channels to ensure all customers’ requirements are met.
*Keeping forecast channels on internal system accurate and up to date.
*Working with the stock team: checking and reviewing lines which have flagged as exceeding forecast quantities, analysing and decision making to release stock to fulfil or not.
*You the Stock Controller will work with internal departments to co-ordinate stock orders for promotions.
*Monitor and report on under performance and or clearance.
*Raising Factory orders and collaborating with them to manage minimums/dyed fabric/Greige.
*Consulting with overseas factories to ensure purchase orders are manufactured within the agreed lead-time.
*Maintaining accurate lead times and minimums from factories.
*Working closely with the shipping department & warehouse to optimise container fills and deliveries into our warehouse
*Working closely with the warehouse to optimise correct stock in the correct location.
*New Lines - assisting the stock team with:
*Using current/historical sales data/ratios to plan buys for new product ranges.
*Keeping track of forward sales orders.
*Planning rebuys based on forward sales orders.
*Working closely with Product team to review the weekly Critical Path to ensure new season launch dates are met.
*Reports - assisting the stock team with:
*Month End Sales reports.
*Issue Weekly Delivery schedule to the team, fully updated with most recent status
*Issue Out of stock lines to the team, fully updated with most recent status
*Highlight slow moving or aged stock.
*On demand reports - as and when Managers/Directors require.
*Month End Commercial Meeting - assisting the stock team with:
*Meeting with senior management to review sku/design performance
*Reviewing/analysing stock turn.
*Identifying Over stock/Under stock *Good sellers/ Bad seller

Profile
*Strong Excel skills
*High level of accuracy and attention to detail
*Strong analytical capability
*Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities
*Work under own initiative
*Ability to communicate to different levels in the organisation
Job Offer
Competitive Salary + Hybrid working 2 - 3 days in the office a week + 23 days holiday - rising to 25 over 2 years
Free car parking + Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm + Discount on Product