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SalaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen with one of my key clients for a Merchandiser/Buyer based in the Huddersfield area.
You will be joining a team of 4 and will be responsible for products coming in from China, Turkey & India.
Your key duties will include:
- Analysing sales data, interpret, and summarise to clearly articulate recommendations that aid key commercial decisions.
- Own a group of suppliers and manage ordering stock in line with stock targets.
- Liaise with suppliers and shipping companies and secure best shipping options, also to liaise with agents to clear containers and move them from port to warehouse.
- Own a group of customers and manage their merchandising side including stock update, selections & estimates, promotions etc
- Stock analysis to drive stock health actions.
- Working closely with warehouse team and plan and manage stock takes, stock control and cyclical counts.
- Ensures productive relationship functions between merchandising and all other departments in the business.
My client is ideally looking for someone with merchandising experience however they will consider someone with a buying background who wants to move into a merchandising role.
Key attributes & skills to include:
- Ability to think strategically, analyse data and make decisions.
- A strong knowledge of merchandising/buying
- Experience of working with external suppliers
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Confident with Excel – Including the use of V-Lookup and Pivot.
- Strong interpersonal, communications & leadership skills.
- Previous experience in manufacturing environment is desirable.
- Knowledge of shipping line and container deliveries is desirable.
If you are interested in this role and have the necessary experience then apply on line or drop your current CV to
