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Junior Merchandiser North Manchester e-commerce (FOB Retailer) 30,000 - 40,0000 The Role: As a Junior Merchandiser, youll be at the heart of driving profitability and supporting the growth of the business. You will be providing key data-driven insights, making forecasts, and managing stock strategically to help shape the companys merchandising strategy. Working alongside the Senior Merchandiser, youll be ensuring that the buying function is fully aligned with the businesss overall strategy. This role will see you contribute to long-term planning and in-season trading, while helping to optimise stock levels and sales performance. Your Responsibilities: Manage and keeping on top of FOB shipment. Prior experience with FOB is an essential skill for this role. Data-Driven Decision Making: Use statistical models, forecasts, and historical sales data to optimise sales volumes and profitability across designated product areas. Budgeting & Planning: Assist in planning budgets by category, determining option counts, and setting the depth of purchase, ensuring alignment with company goals. Stock & Forecasting: Oversee stock levels based on weekly sales and stock intakes, ensuring seasonality of products and adjusting forecasts as needed. Performance Analysis: Monitor sales performance and identify best and worst sellers, providing actionable insights to improve results. Weekly Trading: Analyse weekly trading performance, identify issues, and prepare action plans in collaboration with the Senior Merchandiser. Markdown Management: Take charge of the markdown process, ensuring effective execution and recommending future pricing strategies. Who Were Looking For: Youll have experience in a merchandising role whether thats Junior Merchandiser, Senior Assistant Merchandiser, or something similar within a retail environment. FOB Experience essential Youre highly analytical, with strong data analysis and forecasting skills. Youre proficient in Microsoft Excel and ideally have experience with merchandising planning systems. Youre an excellent communicator and can collaborate effectively across teams. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are a proactive problem-solver with a can-do attitude.