Senior Merchandiser

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Are you a Senior Merchandiser looking for an exciting new opportunity in a fast paced business? If the answer is yes, then we want to speak to you!

We have a maternity cover for a Senior Merchandiser to join our Homeware team. In this role, you will be working alongside the Buyer with the day-to-day running of a busy department. The role is full time, office based at our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool L24.

The key accountabilities in the role are:

• Working to tight restrictions ensuring stock is maintained throughout the year at the correct levels
• Assisting with the creation of weekly core stock orders, managing orders into the business efficiently
• Driving performance for key trading periods i.e. new product range launches, seasonal peaks etc.
• Analysing data & current trends to make the right decisions, identifying "gaps" in current market
• Cultivating close working relationships with key suppliers to maximise sales/profit throughout the range
• Maintain and update WSSI's & Line cards on a daily basis
• Working to calendars, which involves forecasting crucial lines for long periods
• Proficient in the use of Excel to manipulate reports into the desired information

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/skills:

• Already a Senior Merchandiser in current role.
• Results orientated with a track record of achieving targets & delivering growth.
• Strong negotiation, communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, methodical with numbers.
• Able to utilise data to fully understand customer behaviour and habits.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel.

We also offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, free parking for all colleagues in our Support Centre, colleague portal offering additional discount for retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits here - https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

If you are looking for a new challenge within an ambitious, growing business, apply online today!

B&M are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.

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