Retail Merchandiser
Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where data-driven decisions make a real impact?
Are you experienced in planning, forecasting, and trading across national accounts?
Can you collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless product availability and customer satisfaction?
MacGregor Black is currently partnering with a leading consumer goods business on the search for a commercially savvy Retail Merchandiser to join their dynamic customer team. This is a permanent role based in Bradford with hybrid working available.
This role plays a crucial part in translating customer insight and retail data into profitable business plans that drive both performance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and deliver key merchandising KPIs across planning, trading, and forecasting.
- Partner closely with customer teams to build robust account plans, incorporating sales, budget, and SKU-level decisions.
- Analyse customer data, insights, and trends to shape and influence product, supply chain, and financial strategies.
- Forecast accurately across total business, account, caption, or line levels, driving clear commercial decisions.
- Identify risks and opportunities through trading analysis and use this insight to forward-plan effectively.
- Manage stock allocation to meet customer plans while minimising stock exposure.
- Support the range selection process with data-led recommendations.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with supply chain, category, and commercial teams to ensure seamless product delivery.
- Lead the drive for continuous improvement, identifying efficiencies and opportunities to increase profitability.
What we’re looking for?
- Proven experience in a retail merchandising or planning role, ideally within the FMCG or retail sector.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with forecasting tools – knowledge of Tableau is highly advantageous.
- A confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels and present data clearly and persuasively.
- A natural relationship builder who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- A detail-oriented planner, capable of balancing short-term trading with longer-term strategy.
- Strong awareness of the retail landscape and consumer trends, with an eye for risk mitigation and opportunity spotting.
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working (office/home split with flexibility around early mornings and some weekend hours)
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, volunteer days, and an annual Care Day
- Health cashback scheme
- Pension contributions
- Free onsite parking and excellent transport links
- A range of cultural and lifestyle benefits to support a healthy work/life balance
Contact Dan Hookway today for more information.
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