At WHSmith Europe our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers, the ones that enable our growth. . That’s why our Merchandising team is passionate about creating an environment where people can be creative and trailblazing to do their best work.

The Merchandiser will work cross functionally to deliver and manage the range review. Including option management and range analysis process whilst managing stock within agreed open to buy limits.

What you will be doing:

• Managing the range review process and critical path from start to completion
• Range Planning and other varied Analysis to identify opportunities and risks
• Exit, Quality of Stock and Recall management
• Day to day Open to Buy management
• Input into the creation of cost, quality and availability of stock targets
• Manage and report on intake to sales/return to sales and stock turn
• DC planning, intake and output with clear communication & relationship management
• Managing range size within agreed parameters and option control
• Supplier Forecasts

What we are looking for:

• Range planning and stock management experience in a comparable environment - essential
• Highly analytical and numerate with strong attention to detail with ability to use data and personal impact to influence
• Ability to negotiate, be resilient with ability to handle conflict whilst maintaining relationships
• Someone who takes an interest in longer term resource management (succession planning etc.) and is a strong role model across the Merchandising team
• An individual who can work cross-functionally to deliver results with strong business acumen

How we reward our teams:

• Hybrid Working Model from home and in the office
• 4pm Friday Finish
• Flexible Working
• 25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
• Family Friendly Leave
• Company Pension scheme
• Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Competitive Salary and Car Allowance
• Private Medical
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff Discount Card for railway stores (subject to policy)

About us:

Celebrating over 230 years, we’re proud to have grown into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries – the air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey. As a diverse group of over 6,000 colleagues, we’re all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.

Our business operates from two key locations, In a vibrant area of London, close to Aldgate and Liverpool Street Station, while the other is located at Swindon's International Business Park, just off the M4 with excellent transport links and over 100 on-site parking spaces.

For WHSmith Europe, our mission is simple – to create value for our stakeholders by providing a platform for global brands across airports, hospitals, rail stations and other markets. Our operational environment is fast-paced and highly regulated, requiring exceptional standards of maintenance, compliance, health & safety and colleague welfare across every location.

We’re all about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone can be themselves and do their best. No matter your background, age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or anything else that makes you, you—you’re welcome here.

We’re also open to flexible working where possible, so if that’s something you need, let’s chat. And if you need any adjustments during the selection process, just let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’re happy to help!