We’re Hiring!

Furniture Outlet are expanding, come grow with us! We have the following exciting job openings available at our company:

Retail Merchandiser

£35,000 to £40,000 per year (depending on experience)

At Furniture Outlet, we take pride in being one of the UK’s fastest growing furniture brands, with five successful retail stores in East London, South East London and Essex. We are continually growing to meet the demands of our loyal customers and have plans to roll out additional stores across London and the Home Counties in 2026. As a company that values excellence and growth, we provide a vibrant and supportive environment for our employees to thrive.

Join our dynamic team and help us to provide the best shopping experience through having the right product in the right place at the right time for our customers. We are looking for a motivated, proactive and experienced Retail Merchandiser to play a crucial role in our Buying & Merchandising team.

About the Role:
The ideal candidate will be a hands on, analytical and detail orientated Retail Merchandiser with 2-3 years of inventory planning or stock control experience, ideally in durable goods or furniture. Reporting to the Head Buyer, your primary focus will be on mastering our stock levels and minimising overstock.

Responsibilities:
• Inventory Control & Calculation: Lead the calculation of all core inventory metrics including Reorder Points (ROP), Safety Stock levels and Economic Order Quantities (EOQ) to ensure seamless stock availability while minimising holding costs.
• Demand Forecasting & Planning: Own the forecasting process by analysing historical sales data, promotional plans and market trends to generate accurate demand forecasts.
• Purchase Order Quantity (PO) Generation: Translate sales forecasts and inventory calculations into precise Purchase Order quantities for the Head Buyer to review and place.
• Performance Reporting: Generate and analyse weekly and monthly reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sell-through rates, stock turn, weeks of supply (WOS) and aged inventory.
• Underperforming Stock Management: Identify and recommend action plans (promotions, markdowns or discontinuation) for slow-moving or excess inventory to the Head Buyer.
• System Integrity: Ensure complete data accuracy within the inventory management systems regarding critical parameters such as product lead times, pack sizes and minimum order quantities
• Supplier & Logistics Liaison: Work with Logistics team to track inbound stock movement and confirmed delivery schedules, communicating status and flagging any lead time delays or discrepancies to the Head Buyer.

Skills and Experience:
• 2-3 years of proven experience in a dedicated Inventory Planner, Allocator or Retail Merchandising role, preferably within furniture, home goods or other products with long lead times.
• Expert working knowledge of inventory mathematics (ROP, EOQ, safety stock) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, conditional formatting).
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills with absolute attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration (Buying, Sales, Warehouse, Marketing).
• Proficiency required in using dedicated inventory management/ERP systems.

Work Location:
Head Office, Phoenix House, Christopher Martin Road, Basildon Essex SS14 3EZ

Pay:
£35,000 to £40,000 per year depending on experience

Benefits:
• Casual dress
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee discount
• Company events
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic, swiftly expanding company
• A collaborative and supportive team culture

If you are passionate about retail and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

To apply, please email your CV to: jobs@furnitureoutletstores.co.uk

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