Merchandiser Online Retailer

Manchester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

About us



Move Dance is a growing, data-focused, online retailer with ambitious plans and we are looking for a part time Merchandiser to join our team, with the primary aim of planning stock intake to ensure sales plans are met.

Our work environment includes:

Modern office setting Work-from-home days A great team of people

This would suit someone who



Is looking for a part time role ( 3 days/22.5 hrs per week) Has a minimum 2 years experience within a Buying & Merchandising function, ideally within a retail environment Is comfortable managing a high SKU count with a varied supply base Thrives on flexing up and down within a role Is able to commute to our location just off the M56 3 days per week

We can offer you:



A part time salary of 19,800 Hybrid working Easy access location just off the M56 A unique opportunity to work within an ambitious small/medium business

What

you'll be responsible for:



Manage supplier sales forecasting, PO planning, PO creation and intake for Own Brand and 3rd Party product Setting Re-Stock Levels for 3rd Party Suppliers, managing stocks down for quiet sales period and building up for peak Work with Head of Merchandising to build sales forecasts ahead of the Financial Year, tying into business budgets Work with Head of Merchandising to maintain a supplier driven WSSI to build accurate views of future stock positions. Carry out actions to address potential issues and manage risk Assess monthly sales, help identify positive and negative trends. Look to flag issues and potential actions to address - working with the Buying and Marketing teams to build robust contingency actions Weekly reporting on Sales, Stock and Out Of Stock. Highlight key metrics to focus on and carry out additional investigation where measures warrant a more detailed explanation Maintain regular communication with suppliers; ensure adherence to delivery schedules. Raise issues as relevant, communicating to other functions as and when necessary Join up with Buying on new Own Brand and 3rd Party line introductions to select commercial ranges that add to the brand offering. Plan sales and raise appropriate buys Manage product pricing uploads for both new and existing products across all territories and customer types Placing Made-To-Order priority orders with Own Brand suppliers and link in with the Customer Success team on delivery maintenance to deliver best in class customer service Work cross-functionally representing Merchandising in meetings on Campaign Planning, New Line Launches and Product Development Critical Path Carry out ad hoc analysis as required based on business performance to support informed decision making; helping to guide other functions through insight provided to aid best decision making Assess slow moving/old stocks and set discount levels to work through, balancing business markdown aspirations with sell-though rate Be the key link between Move Dance and our global freight forwarder. Stay informed on freight challenges and also arrange clearance documents for goods arriving in UK by Sea and Air

What you will need to succeed:



Minimum 2 years experience in a Buying & Merchandising function ideally within a Retail environment Highly numerate with a strong commercial focus Proficient in Excel and confident transforming data from various sources Strong organisational skills to manage a varied workload Able to identify opportunity for change and manage with wider business Happy moving between detailed work and higher level, topline tasks Confident, positive, friendly attitude Comfortable making decisions based on the best information at hand Advanced skills using Microsoft Office/Google suite
Move Dance is Europe's largest e-tailer of dance and gym apparel, delivering to dancers, gymnasts, and teachers what they need to follow their passion. Serving over 100 countries worldwide, "to move" is in our blood. Our brand and our team are built on values of dynamism, passion, empowerment and performance, altogether which provide an exceptional online experience with products and services that are best in class.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free fitness classes Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you looking for a part time role of 22.5 hours per week paying up to 19,800 (33,000 FTE)? Are you able to commute to our office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday?
Experience:

Buying & Merchandising function: 2 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester

Reference ID: MERCH AW July 2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3299170
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Manchester, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned