Merchandiser

We're a business that cares. Here's just some of our benefits on offer;
• 33 days holiday, increasing up to 40 with service.
• Buy & Sell holiday schemes
• Company Bonus Schemes
• Employer pension contribution from day 1 enrolment.
• Significant staff discounts for family & friends from our shops & online
• Ongoing offers & discounts across a variety of external organisations, from holidays, travel, restaurants, gifts & services to many more worthy discounts through our Benefits Hub
• Subsidised health & critical illness cover and insurances
• Supportive family related leave policies (including company enhanced pay for maternity, IVF & Fertility, surrogacy, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
• A Menopause Friendly Employer
• Employee Recognition and Appreciation Schemes
• At Mamas & Papas, we're a business for the future. Every day, we help to welcome a new generation of children into the world, and we want them to grow up in a world that's sustainable - one that's full of opportunity and hope.

...Oh, and a great bunch of people to work with too.

We also operate at Head Office:
• Hybrid flexi office working with 2 days working from home
• Flexi-time schemes based around core working hours whether in the office, or working from home(NB*: All benefits subject to individual schemes criteria & terms)

The Merchandiser (furniture) plays a pivotal role in driving category sales, profit and margin performance through commercial planning, forecasting and stock management. Working in partnership with the category lead, suppliers and cross-functional teams, the role is responsible for ensuring the right stock is available at the right time to maximise sales opportunities, optimise inventory investment and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

• Maintain and optimise the WSSI, ensuring effective management of sales, stock, intake, OTB and availability across the category.
• Manage stock availability, forecasting and replenishment to maximise sales, margin and stock performance.
• Develop accurate sales, stock and supplier forecasts to support business objectives and improve forecast accuracy.
• Monitor trading performance, analysing key KPIs and identifying risks and opportunities to drive sales, profit and margin.
• Lead planning and forecasting cycles, supporting budget setting, phasing and seasonal trading plans.
• Manage supplier relationships and stock flow to ensure delivery commitments, service levels and critical path milestones are achieved.
• Support successful product launches through effective purchase order management, forecasting and cross-functional coordination.
• Drive stock efficiency through effective management of lifecycle stock, including terminal and discontinued lines.
• Evaluate the impact of pricing, promotional and ranging decisions, making recommendations to improve commercial performance.
• Collaborate with Category, Retail, Wholesale and Digital teams to optimise product availability, sales and profitability.
• Produce trading reports, forecasts and performance analysis, providing actionable commercial insights to support decision-making.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer demand to identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.

Mamas & Papas (Head Office)
Colne Bridge Road,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire
HD5 0RH

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven experience in a Merchandising or Merchandise Planning role within a retail environment.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, stock management and merchandising systems.
• Track record of delivering sales, profit, margin and stock targets.
• Experience managing stock availability in line with trading and seasonal demand.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver priorities in line with critical path deadlines.
• Demonstrates behaviours aligned to Mamas & Papas values.