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Merchandiser/Demand Planner

Tagged Resources
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The company is seeking a Merchandiser/Demand Planner with a competitive salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management and logistics.
  • The role offers a hybrid working model, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, along with an early finish at 3pm on Fridays.
  • Benefits include 21 days of holiday plus bank holidays and the opportunity for flexible core hour working.
  • Key responsibilities include managing product demand planning, inventory analysis, and collaboration with customers and internal teams.

The Company:Fantastic opportunity for a Merchandiser/ Demand Planner to join a highly successful company. Great place to work, friendly and fast paced office environment. Benefits for the role include an early finish on a Friday and excellent holidays. Benefits:

  • This is a hybrid role, 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
  • Finish at 3pm on a Friday with core hour working flexibility.
  • Holidays are 21 days + birthday plus bank holidays.

Duties:

  • Manage the end-to-end process of product demand planning, working closely with customers and internal teams (such as sales, product development, and logistics) to forecast product needs
  • Use data analysis to monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure stock availability, reducing the risk of both out of stock and overstocks
  • Collaborate with customers and sales teams to ensure product availability supports seasonal forecasts and promotional activities
  • Deliver actionable data insights to the business, analysing product performance to inform strategic decision-making
  • Oversee the accurate input and management of monthly sales forecasts, customer stock uploads and related reporting
  • Ensure accurate and efficient placement of supplier purchase orders in line with deadlines
  • Oversee and manage the critical path, coordinating timelines and ensuring all stages of production and delivery are on schedule
  • Liaise with suppliers to proactively resolve issues related to order/production delays, ensuring minimal impact on original ship dates

Knowledge and Skills required

  • Strong knowledge of critical path purchase order management and liaising with factories
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships with customers and suppliers
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  • Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and direct dispatch processes
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel or similar data management tools
  • Experience with supply chain management and logistics
  • Knowledge of product lifecycle management
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and rapidly changing demands

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

Tagged Resources Limited acts as an employment agency. We have 25 years of Recruitment and Industry experience, working with Retail and Supply Chain markets and have various positions available. If this vacancy does not suit your experience and you are looking for a suitable role, please look at our website or follow us on social networking sites. All are updated daily.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.