Stock Merchandiser

Job Description:

Job title: Stock Merchandiser
Location: Coventry (Hybrid - 1 day working from home)
Contract: Permanent
Start date:
Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 (DOE)

The Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, ecommerce-led retail business for an experienced Stock Merchandiser to join their merchandising function. This role is responsible for forecasting demand, planning orders and managing stock across UK and US markets, with a strong focus on long-lead-time supply chains. The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing sales and stock data, identifying risks and opportunities, and supporting commercial decision-making to ensure optimal product availability and stock efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Forecast sales and plan stock intake across multiple markets
• Manage stock levels to maximise availability while minimising risk
• Analyse sales, stock and margin data to inform trading decisions
• Plan and manage orders in line with long lead times and critical paths
• Monitor product performance and recommend replenishment, markdown or exit strategies
• Support range planning and stock allocation activity
• Work closely with Buying and wider commercial teams to deliver trading plans
• Manage and review supplier delivery schedules and intake plans
• Produce clear reporting to track performance against KPIs
• Identify and respond to commercial risks and opportunities within the stock position

Candidate Criteria

• Proven experience in a Stock Merchandising or Merchandise Planning role
• Strong background in forecasting, demand planning and order management
• Experience working with long lead time or Far East supply chains
• Highly analytical with advanced Excel skills
• Confident working with large data sets and translating insight into action
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving capability
• Well organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changeable environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Passion for product, planning and delivering commercial results

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