Inbound Merchandising Manager

Job description

Inbound Merchandising Manager Overview

A highly recognised and highly successful company is looking for an Inbound Merchandising Manager to join their dynamic team.

Inbound Merchandising Manager Responsibilities

• Manage the Open-to-Buy (OTB) budget within agreed parameters, monitoring expenditure, identifying variances, and taking appropriate action to keep plans on track.
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with merchandise forecasts to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability.
• Partner with the Merchandise team to establish, monitor, and improve key supply chain performance measures, balancing stock investment, cash flow, and customer service.
• Analyse inventory performance to identify opportunities to improve availability, reduce excess or slow-moving stock, and mitigate potential supply chain risks.
• Communicate stock, supplier, or delivery issues promptly to relevant stakeholders, ensuring effective resolution and minimising disruption to trading.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Inbound Supply Chain team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing, and engaged culture.
• Build strong working relationships across internal teams and with external partners to support effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by challenging existing processes and recommending more efficient ways of working.

Additional Information

You will have a proven background in supply inventory planning, stock management, or merchandising, with strong commercial awareness and excellent organisational skills.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering excellent service and business outcomes.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Yorkshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-08-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English