Merchandiser Books
Based; Greenbridge Swindon (with hybrid working)
Competitive salary plus cash/car allowance

At WHSmith 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.   

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Merchandiser to join our High Street Books Merchandising team at our Support Centre in Swindon.

The role of a Merchandiser is to accurately forecast trends, plan stock levels and monitor performance with the goal of maximising sales and profits. 

What you will be doing  

Responsible for the end-to-end stock management 

Closely monitor stock availability and fulfilment levels v forecast and budgeted levels 

Work closely with suppliers to agree forward intake plans to maximise sales, availability and minimise price overrides 

Manage the day-to-day OTB, intake and exit stock within budgeted levels 

Ensure promotional and new range launches fall within agreed timescales 

Support the range reviews, construction and optimisation of the range to ensure our offering is competitive and hitting the right notes with our customers 

Cross functional communication, working collaboratively with the Buying team on ranging decisions and markdown plans for exit stock 

Manage critical path relating to promotions, range reviews and new range launches 

What we are looking for  

You will be an established Merchandiser and be an expert in range planning and stock management 

Strong commercial acumen with a proactive mindset; always looking for ways to drive both the merchandising function and the wider business forward 

Exceptional analytical skills, highly numerate and have excellent attention to detail 

An enthusiastic and persuasive communicator, resourceful and pragmatic with a positive approach to problem solving 

Be able to support a collaborative, innovative and results-orientated environment  

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 

Sharesave Scheme  

Annual Bonus based on company and Personal Performance  

Competitive salary & car allowance 

Private medical 

Staff discount card for stores and online  

About us  

Celebrating 230 years, we’re proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand present in over 30 countries around the world, and we’re proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey, both in life and through life. As a diverse group of over 12,000 colleagues, we are all on the same journey to a better business through our commitments to our planet, people and the communities we serve.  

WHSmith have occupied our place as the Hub of the High Street and in our customers’ hearts since 1792. Across our diverse estate of over 500 stores on UK high streets, with our wide-ranging store sizes and formats, we sell a large range of products including stationery, greeting cards, art and craft, newspapers, magazines, books and drinks. We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and innovation resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture.  

At WHSmith, 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!