Glossop
Trading Merchandiser Are your forecasting skills being used to their full potential? Do you get a say in trading decisions – or are you just reporting the numbers? Do you have a strong background in merchandising, stock control, demand planning, trading or similar operational roles? We’ve partnered with a hugely popular home textiles manufacturer. They’re looking for a Trading Merchandiser to join their fantastic team in Derbyshire! You’ll take ownership and support the day-to-day trading activity, collaborating with internal teams to drive product performance – ensuring timely, data-backed decisions. What you’ll get • Salary c£38k negotiable DOE, • Pension scheme, • Health cash plan, • Hybrid/flexible working options, • Birthday off! About you • You’re confident with data and always questioning what the numbers are telling you, • You’ve worked in forecasting, merchandising, demand planning or trading support and understand the demands that come with it, • You’re highly proficient in Excel – pivot tables, formulas, lookups – the works, • You’re organised, calm under pressure and love the challenge of working in fast-paced trading environments, • You can easily build strong relationships, working with both internal teams and external customers, • You’re commercially switched-on. You think like a customer and know what drives sales, • You’re not one to shy away. You take ownership, flag issues early and get stuck in wherever necessary About the role • You’ll support the Commercial Trading Manager in the planning and execution of new product launches, • You’ll lead and manage SKU-level forecasting across multiple ranges, • You’ll own the day-to-day trading rhythm – supporting the product lifecycle from launch to markdown, • You’ll monitor forecasts for new lines and in-season availability to keep sell through and stock flow healthy, • Tracking performance, you’ll highlight risks and help shape quick response plans, • You’ll be the key contact between internal teams, making sure each dept is aligned on commercial and operational plans, • Jump into ad hoc tasks that support wider commercial goals About the company • A business that’s doubled in recent years, • Supplier to the UK’s largest home textiles retailer, • Supportive, close-knit team with a collaborative approach, • Clear scope for personal and professional development If this sounds like the perfect role, get in touch with us today or apply now.