Merchandising Controller FMCG
Ref: 574656
Merseyside, UK
£80,000
- Permanent
- Experienced FMCG Professional
- Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
- February 2025
About the candidate
With a notable career spanning over 14 years in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retail sector, culminating in a senior role as Merchandising Controller, this candidate brings a wealth of experience and an impressive record in stock and budget management. Demonstrating strong leadership, they have successfully overseen a large stockholding comprising over 4,000 stock-keeping units and managed a sales budget of £2.5 billion. Their expertise covers the entire supply chain process, including demand planning and forecasting, adeptly navigating and managing change during phases of business expansion.
What makes them great?
- Led a merchandising team managing over 4,000 SKUs, maintaining a consistent sales budget of £2.5 billion.
- Implemented strategic changes that delivered a 90%+ sell-through rate on seasonal categories and fostered consistent year-over-year growth at department and category levels.
Areas of expertise
- Leadership: Proven track record in guiding and developing teams to achieve business goals with outstanding results.
- Supply Chain Management: Expertise in overseeing end-to-end supply chain processes to optimise efficiency and performance.
- Strategic Planning: Experienced in developing and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
- Financial Management: Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and improve financial metrics across departments.