Merchandiser

Merchandiser

Our client, a leading and rapidly growing retailer in Ireland, is seeking a strategic and commercially focused Merchandiser to join their team during an exciting phase of expansion. As the business continues to evolve, this role will play a critical part in shaping commercial performance and supporting data-driven decision-making. Dublin South-based.

Benefits

• €80k
• Bonus
• Healthcare
• Pension
• Hybrid working
• Free Parking

Responsibilities of this Merchandiser role include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing analytics team, fostering a culture of curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing the end-to-end production of weekly trading reports, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and actionable insights.
• Managing the forecast and budget process across all Trading categories, ensuring robust and data-driven planning.
• Partnering closely with Trading Managers and category leads to identify risks, opportunities, and growth levers.
• Transforming complex trading data into clear, compelling narratives and presentations to influence senior stakeholders.
• Building and automating dashboards and visual reporting tools using Power BI or similar platforms.
• Conducting in-depth analysis on trading performance, customer behaviour, pricing strategies, and promotional effectiveness.
• Monitoring competitor activity, market trends, and industry developments to ensure continued competitiveness.
• Driving process improvement initiatives, standardising reporting frameworks, and increasing efficiency within the department.
• Building strong relationships with internal departments and external suppliers to enhance commercial outcomes.
• Acting as a catalyst for change by introducing innovative tools, automation, and AI-driven approaches where beneficial.

Experience required for this Merchandiser role include:

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a Trading Analyst, Merchandise Planner, or equivalent commercial analytics role (FMCG experience strongly advantageous).
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage, mentor, and inspire a team.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, including complex data manipulation and modelling.
• Experience with Power BI or equivalent visualisation tools (Tableau, Looker) is highly beneficial.
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage.
• Exposure to AI-powered analytics, automation tools, or predictive modelling is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of FMCG industry trends, category dynamics, and trading cycles.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and confidently.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Enthusiastic, driven, and commercially focused.
• Willingness to travel on an ad hoc basis if required.

Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.