Party, DTW & Fireworks Merchandising Manager - Leeds

Asda; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Merchandising Manager to lead the Party and Fireworks category. In this pivotal role, you will strategize and execute plans to maximize profit while managing a diverse range of products. Your expertise in P&L management, strong analytical skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment will drive business success. Collaborating closely with buying teams, you will shape business strategies and ensure alignment with customer needs. With a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, this opportunity promises growth and fulfillment in your career.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financials and P&L for merchandising categories.
• Ability to analyze sales data for range control and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Drive profit through effective planning and activity programs.
• Manage product lifecycle to maximize availability and profitability.

Skills

Strategic thinking

P&L management

Range Planning Expertise

High level of numeracy

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Tools

Excel

Job description

Party, DTW & Fireworks Merchandising Manager - Leeds

Job TitleParty, DTW & Fireworks Merchandising Manager
LocationAsda House
Employment TypeFull time
Contract TypeFixed Term
Hours Per Week37.5
Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

CategoryBuying
Closing Date11 May 2025

This Merchandising Manager - Party role covers both traditional Party items and Fireworks. As the Merchandising Manager of this area you will need to plan and trade core ranges, plan multiple promos and play into key events, across multiple channels. You will also manage a fixed buy area, Fireworks, which brings with it exposure to quite a niche operating model. This role is a 14 month maternity cover.

Your Role

As the Merchandising Manager, you will be driving the business towarss the potential profit in-season and you will be responsible for planning a strong activity programme throughout the year.

• You will be managing product critical path and lifecycle to maximise availability on both range & activity and you will provide accurate forecasting of sales, stock turn and markdown to achieve maximum profit.
• You will be responsible for the analysis of sales data to provide recommendations for range control, budgeting & selection for future seasons. You will be responsible for the P&L of these areas and ensuring you deliver on the commercials.
• You and your team will work closely with the buying team to further understand our customer needs & competitor activity and you will work on defining and shaping business strategy both short & long-term.
• You will develop an understanding of the market and work closely with the buyer to define pricing strategy as well as identifying and managing key volume & value lines.

Let's find out about you?

• Strategic thinking in how to manage the financials of this category.
• The ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Experience of P&L management
• Range Planning Expertise
• Enthusiasm to take responsibility and progress in your career
• High level of numeracy with an expert level of excel
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders at all levels – both internally and externally
• Flair for solving problems and making decisions
• Ability to pivot and embrace change

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Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices. Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

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