Merchandiser - Maternity Cover (FTC) Merchandising · Coleshill, Warwickshire

Location

Hybrid: 1-2 days at our Support Centre in Coleshill, Birmingham.

Why The Works?

We don’t just sell products.We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play.

The Works. It literally means everything. And whatever your story or background, we're all about unlocking imagination and making creativity accessible to everyone. Whether you're engaging with customers on the frontline or supporting our colleagues behind the scenes, your impact can be profound and far-reaching.

This is more than toys and books and art supplies. This is about inspiring people to read, learn, create and play. So, with the right passion, it all starts with you.

Become a Merchandiser

As a Merchandiser, you play a crucial role in ensuring that the right products are available at the right time, in the right place, and in the right quantities. Using data and insight, you plan and manage stock effectively to drive sales, protect margins, and contribute to strong commercial performance.

You collaborate closely with Buyers, Planners, and suppliers to build well-balanced ranges that meet customer demand while remaining commercially sound. From planning new launches to reviewing performance and adjusting forecasts, your decisions directly influence both the customer experience and overall business success.

By keeping a close eye on trends, identifying opportunities and risks, and maintaining smooth stock flow, you help create a consistent and engaging product offer that supports our wider purpose. Your ability to interpret data and shape strategic decisions ensures we continue to deliver a compelling product range that keeps customers returning and drives long-term growth.

Your Mission

• Oversee timely delivery of stock: Ensure stock reaches the warehouse on time, maximising availability and aligning with agreed KPIs and timelines across all channels.

• Support on-time delivery: Drive the achievement of merchandising milestones within the critical path, addressing issues swiftly and negotiating confidently with suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

• Manage stock budgets effectively: Maintain the right stock levels throughout the year, especially during peak periods like new launches, Christmas, and promotions, ensuring the business is always ready to deliver.

• Take responsibility for order management: Ensure all orders stay within the set parameters and align with the critical path, helping to keep everything running efficiently.

• Own and optimise forecasts: Take charge of category, range, and SKU-level forecasts to ensure sales, stock holding, margin, and availability are maximised to support business success.

• Maintain WSSI and line card management: Update and manage the WSSI, with experience in OTB and budget management, ensuring stock and finances stay aligned with business goals.

• Collaborate on product range planning: Work closely with the Buyer (and Senior Merchandiser) to present compelling product ranges, factoring in budget, space, ranking, buy quantities, and intake phasing.

• Support range and promotional analysis: Use attribute analysis to drive insightful recommendations for range reviews and promotional strategies, ensuring we’re always ahead of the market.

• Analyse weekly trading performance: Identify challenges and opportunities, providing clear, actionable insights to maximise profitability and optimise product performance.

• Deliver sales in line with strategy: Drive sales in accordance with the budget and strategic objectives, ensuring the business continues to meet its targets.

• Coach and develop your team: Inspire and develop your direct reports, helping them reach their full potential and boosting overall performance across the team.

Skills/Behaviours That Will Set You Apart