Stock & Merchandise Manager

We are looking for an experienced Stock & Merchandise Manager to join this fast-growth, global (UK & US) brand in the accessories/luggage space has carved out a niche where function meets fashion by focusing on sustainable, stylish, weather-resistant and colourful designs.

Reporting to and working alongside the Head of Buying and Merchandising, this is an exciting role for someone to join the team and be exposed to all facets of buying and merchandising. 

The role includes allocations, merchandising, and planning to ensure the correct stock is at the right place at the right time to maximise sales and optimise the flow of stock through the business to various channels. 

Up to £45k Basic.

This is a fully remote role (must be UK based).

The Role

• Pro-actively manage inventory by channel and customer type ensuring product is in the right place to optimise sales (B2B, B2C, Amazon, core customers, etc.). 
• Action transfer of stock between channels in the various virtual warehouses. 
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of sales by channel, best and worst sellers, new products, etc. 
• Monthly planning of replenishment (analyse sales, propose replenishment requirements taking into account min stock requirements, lead times, and stock holdings). 
• Use product data analytics to inform replenishment and buying decisions. 
• Preparation and management of POs from creation of POs to managing shipments and deliveries. 
• Management of the ATS report (B2B/B2B). 
• Optimise stock turn by highlighting slow selling products and recommending 
• actions to be taken. 
• Provide ad-hoc analysis for the Buyer and Merchandiser.
• Coordinate with sales and marketing to share product information, propose products for campaigns and promotions, and pro-actively react to sales. 
• Manage product & pricing information in systems.

 The Person

• Strong retail/ecommerce knowledge and a solid understanding of logistical & operational stock & merchandise management.
• Knowledge and experience of working with overseas production channels.
• A logical problem solver with great foresight! You are able to apply different ways of thinking in different situations.
• A proactive team member. You collaborate with the wider Buying and Merchandising teams and work remotely.
• Pacey, positive and flexible. Responsive to business needs. 
• All over the numbers. You are analytical and results driven, able to use data to measure performance and identify areas of improvement.