Job description

Job Description

REDFITS is an eCommerce company operating out of a beautiful office space in Hemel Hempstead.

We are an independently owned, fast-growing, successful online retailer, selling various exclusive brands through Amazon and other selling platforms including retail.

We are seeking a proactive and driven Merchandiser with retail/e-commerce experience to support the Marketplace team to maximise the sales and profits through thoughtful analysis, demand & category planning alongside seasonal forecasting and trading.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain this role will be responsible for the following:

• Own the annual forecasting and inventory demand planning across our UK, European & N.American markets by product line to ensure accurate stock and sales projections are maintained throughout the year and inline with company strategy.
• Planning and communicating weekly outbound stock movements for our N. American, European and UK markets to deliver agreed KPI’s.
• Owning and developing merchandise tools to grow sales & support the delivery and measurement of KPIs weekly, monthly annually at category level.
• Provide insight into online trade performance alongside Marketplace teams.
• Communicating opportunities and risk as a key member of the weekly Trading meeting.
• Input into identifying clearance, sale and liquidation lines and proposing solutions.
• Work closely and provide a bridge between Purchasing & Marketplace teams.
• You will act as a mentor to members on the Redfits team, providing coaching to elevate the skill set of the business stock planning function.
• Build cross-functional relationships across Logistics, Purchasing and Finance.
• Other ad hoc duties as reasonably requested.

Experience we are looking for;

• Experience working at Merchandiser in a multiple category/brand merchandising or planning role.
• Experience in range & demand planning and inseason trading for a retail or ecommerce business.
• Can demonstrate operational excellence through collaboration with key stakeholders and ownership of projects.
• Organised with a strong numerical & analytical mindset. Must also be able to take commercial decisions, considering both the customer and business needs.
• Excellent Excel or Google sheet skills.
• Past experience working in a fast paced business environment.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Experience working with Amazon Marketplace not essential but would be considered favourably.

What does success in the role look like?

• Achieving realistic but challenging goals
• Reaching max sales potential across the board
• Proactive approach demonstrating the ability to help the business grow revenue & profit margins

What’s in it for you?

• Salary £30k to £40k plus a bonus structure based on sales and achieving goals.
• Office hours: 9am - 5pm with an early finish every Friday (3:30pm).
• Team lunch on us every Thursday.
• Take advantage of additional holidays while we close the business to celebrate Jewish holidays up to 3 days per calendar year.
• 25% staff discount off the large Redfits portfolio.
• Access to the online platform Perkbox which offers discounts across a range of products.
• Encourage personal development with the relevant training so you can brush up on those skills!
• Mentoring programme, benefit from the 1:1 sessions with our business consultant who covers everything from business strategies, to soft skills such as confidence building.
• An opportunity to buy additional holiday days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Donations to your chosen charity, Redfits prides itself on their contribution to charities.
• Regular scheduled social events, we like to get the team out and about for fun activities.
• Become part of the Redfitness team, with daily exercise sessions and games on the table tennis in the collaboration space.
• Free Parking.
• Become part of a forward thinking, vibrant and professional business team!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hemel Hempstead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Trading Experience

Experience:

• retail: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Merchandiser