Merchandiser

My client is looking for a Merchandiser who has retail experience to be based in Gloucestershire. The contract will be for an initial 3 months but the project has scope for 2 years.

Start: ASAP
Rate: Negotiable
Length: 3-12 months +

Key Experience:

*Ensure systems are integrated in a timely and robust fashion
*Ensure systems meet the future needs of the business and merchandising function
*Manage User Acceptance testing process
*Manage system testing to ensure robustness
*Develop training and user guidance of new systems
*Become "Super User" of new systems - go to point for users questions and issues
*Future systems integration
*Manage the introduction of new processes and systems - liaise with multiple functions to ensure needs are met
*Perform ad hoc analysis for the business

Skills Required
*The ability to work independently.
*Mathematical and analytical ability - in order to analyse and interpret relevant reports.
*The ability to understand what the customer wants.
*The ability to deal with ambiguity.
*Business sense and negotiation skills.
*To be able to manage a team with strong leadership and team-building skills.
*The ability to work well in a team.
*To be well organised and good at planning.
*Good written and spoken communication skills.
*The ability to prioritise and the flexibility to switch focus.
*The ability to cope with the pressure of fast-paced work.
*To be able to make sound decisions and drive results.
*Strong IT skills and a broad knowledge base of buying/merchandising and supply chain systems

To apply please send me an updated CV and I will call you to discuss further. I also offer £200 referral fees to anyone who refers a candidate to me and they are successful.