Strategic Merchandiser - Profitability & Range Planning

Matalan; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Recognition scheme

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Retail rewards platform

Pension

Career development

Job summary

Matalan is seeking a Merchandiser to optimise profitability in a designated product area, collaborating with Merchandising, Buying and Design. You will lead planning, forecasting and range development while training junior staff.

Core duties include seasonal buying plans, KPI setting, stock and range management, and collaboration with Buyers to deliver commercial ranges. Roles include permanent and temporary positions; attractive benefits and pension are available.

Qualifications

• Successfully held Junior Merchandiser or Merchandiser role in a fast-paced fashion retail environment.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and coaching skills, with ability to influence and negotiate in the workplace.
• Ability to drive and deliver results in line with company strategy.
• Quick learner, able to deal with and manage change.

Responsibilities

• Prepare seasonal buying plans through analysis of historical data and understanding of future trends and activities.
• Set and agree core KPIs with the Buyer in terms of sales, stock intake, margin, stock turn, markdown and terminal stock.
• Work with the Buyer to develop commercial ranges and initial stock intake plans.
• Ensure final ranges meet targets, delivering the range with the Buyer.
• Plan and control initial product intake phasing.
• Plan and control mailer or event availability.
• Maximise opportunities and minimise risks by monitoring performance versus plan and taking remedial action.
• Maintain Open to Buy Management, intake, despatch, DC & store stock levels and forecasting of markdown spend and terminal stock forecasts.
• Coach and develop trainees, assistants, and juniors within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Commercial acumen

Results driven

Job description

Matalan is seeking a Merchandiser to optimise profitability in a designated product area, collaborating with Merchandising, Buying and Design. You will lead planning, forecasting and range development while training junior staff.

Core duties include seasonal buying plans, KPI setting, stock and range management, and collaboration with Buyers to deliver commercial ranges. Roles include permanent and temporary positions; attractive benefits and pension are available.