Markdown Optimisation Manager

Driver Hire Borders; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in category management is seeking a Markdown Optimisation Manager to drive cost savings and optimize markdown spend for stock clearance. The role involves cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, and inventory management to ensure profitable stock exit decisions. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a grasp of commercial and supply chain principles.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

Company Car allowance of £5,700

15% colleague discount in store and online

Access to wellbeing services

Inclusion Networks to promote diversity and inclusion

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operational processes related to range changes and promotional activities.
• Comfort with technical systems and large data sets is essential.
• Proficiency in tools like Data bricks, Power BI, and Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost savings by identifying inventory opportunities and savings.
• Work with teams to resolve inventory issues and enhance tools.
• Create governance reports for quick decision-making.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Understanding of Commercial and Supply Chain Principles

Tools

Data bricks

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Title

Markdown Optimisation Manager

Location

Asda House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits

Category

Category Management - SF

Closing Date

3 July 2025

Description

Your role will be pivotal in delivering cost savings back to the business by identifying inventory opportunities and savings, while also optimising markdown spend for stock clearance.

You will work as part of a central team collaborating cross-functionally with multiple business units and managing external relationships, such as with markdown solution provider Blue Yonder, to enhance tools and deliver commercial benefits.

The role involves delivering inventory optimisation to ensure profitable stock exit decisions, working with commercial and supply chain teams to resolve inventory issues, and creating governance reports for quick decision-making involving relevant stakeholders.

You will analyze and optimise promotional and event activities, and contribute to range change decisions and store-driven requests, providing insights and recommendations based on data analysis.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of operational processes related to range changes and promotional activities, with a solid grasp of commercial and supply chain principles.

Comfort with technical systems and large data sets is essential, along with proficiency in tools like Data bricks, Power BI, and Tableau. Attention to detail, effective communication, and collaborative skills are also required.

Benefits

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• Company Car allowance of £5,700
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, virtual GP, counselling, health and dental plans, and a helpline
• Inclusion Networks to promote diversity and inclusion
• Generous parental leave policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal care, and fertility support

We encourage all colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and foster an inclusive environment where everyone is proud to be themselves.