Merchandising Analyst (Maternity Cover)

Founded in Plymouth in 1989, The Range has grown to become one of the UK's leading and fastest-growing privately owned retailers. With over 280 stores across the UK and Ireland, we offer an extensive range of products spanning multiple departments. People are at the heart of our business, and we are committed to investing in our staff to help shape an extraordinary future.

As a result of our continued growth and ongoing success, we are seeking a dynamic Merchandising Analyst to join our Head Office team in Plymouth.

About the Role:

The Merchandising Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting the management team with the day to day running of the department through maintaining systems, communicating with suppliers and updating product/store records.

Responsibilities:

• Create internal orders from Distribution Centres to stores.
• Ensure timely delivery of orders to stores or Distribution Centres.
• Utilise internal reporting systems to organise and review products.
• Update product categories systematically for easy stock analysis by internal teams.
• Analyse sales and stock levels, adjusting as needed.
• Communicate with stores and suppliers via email and phone.
• Monitor supplier performance against lead times.
• Collaborate with the Buying team to review weekly trading performance on KPIs, identifying issues and opportunities.
• Review supplier fulfilment, notifying the Buying team of any suppliers not meeting order requirements.
• Inform the trading team of suppliers who frequently fail to meet minimum order values during replenishment.
• Work collaboratively within the team to manage departmental workload.
• Input and update data accurately in various systems.
• Communicate with suppliers to obtain relevant information.
• Review supplier performance and highlight any issues to management.
• Support the team with overflow workload.
• Review daily reporting and take appropriate actions.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including emails and phone calls.

Person Specification:

• Proficiency in Microsoft packages is essential - primarily Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail & problem-solving skills.
• Logical thinker
• Previous experience in an analytical, data-led role desirable.
• Ability to interpret data and act based on that interpretation.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Pension
• Long service awards
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Position: Temporary Maternity Cover (12 Months), Full-time

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:45am - 17:30pm.

Location: Plymouth, Devon