Strategic Merchandiser – Range & Stock Planning

Matalan; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% staff discount

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Career development

Job summary

Matalan in Liverpool is seeking a Merchandiser to optimise product area profitability by collaborating with Merchandising, Buying and Design. You will develop commercial ranges, plan stock and coordinate with Buyers to deliver strong performance.

You will drive seasonal plans, analyse data, set KPIs and coach junior colleagues, while ensuring strong Open to Buy controls and stock forecasting. Both permanent and temporary roles with wide benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Coaching and development of team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare seasonal buying plans through historical data and trends.
• Set and agree KPI’s with Buyer (sales, stock, margin, stock turn, markdown).
• Develop commercial ranges with Buyer within framework.
• Ensure ranges meet targets and deliver with Buyer.
• Plan initial product intake and stock coverage.
• Plan mailer or event availability.
• Monitor performance vs plan and take corrective actions.
• Control Open to Buy, intake, despatch, DC and store stock, forecast markdown spend and terminal stock.
• Coach trainees, assistants and juniors.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Commercial acumen

Travel flexibility

Negotiation

Job description

Matalan in Liverpool is seeking a Merchandiser to optimise product area profitability by collaborating with Merchandising, Buying and Design. You will develop commercial ranges, plan stock and coordinate with Buyers to deliver strong performance.

You will drive seasonal plans, analyse data, set KPIs and coach junior colleagues, while ensuring strong Open to Buy controls and stock forecasting. Both permanent and temporary roles with wide benefits are available.