Merchandiser

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: £34,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting for a highly organised and analytical Merchandiser to join a busy and collaborative Supply Chain and Purchasing team based in Sittingbourne.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in merchandising, buying or purchasing who enjoys working with data, managing stock levels and building strong supplier relationships.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring stock availability, managing purchase orders and coordinating with both UK and overseas suppliers to meet customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders with UK and Far East suppliers, ensuring goods arrive within required delivery timescales.

• Monitor stock levels, identify purchasing requirements and ensure sufficient stock availability.

• Analyse sales reports, forecasts and stock data to determine effective replenishment strategies.

• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier information and stock quantities.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, including factories in China and Vietnam.

• Monitor supplier lead times and coordinate deliveries to ensure customer requirements are met.

• Utilise internal systems and databases to track inventory and identify potential stock shortages.

• Support the wider merchandising and purchasing team with additional administrative and operational tasks.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within merchandising, buying, purchasing or supply chain would be advantageous.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.

• Intermediate Excel skills are essential, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Experience managing overseas suppliers, particularly in the Far East, would be desirable.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a detail-oriented and commercially aware individual who enjoys working with numbers, analysing stock data and ensuring processes run smoothly. You will be confident managing competing priorities, communicating with suppliers and taking a proactive approach to stock management.

Interested?

If you have experience in merchandising, purchasing or buying and are looking for your next opportunity in Sittingbourne, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to find out more!