Assistant Branch Merchandiser

B&M Retail Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Branch Merchandiser to support stock allocation across its stores. You will execute weekly stock allocations, analyze performance to inform decisions, and maintain allocation tools in Excel. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, analytical abilities, and a passion for retail. This full-time role offers training, development, and clear progression opportunities within the merchandising team.

Benefits

Discount in stores

Free parking for colleagues

Colleague portal with additional discounts

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor weekly stock allocations across stores.
• Analyse sales and stock data for replenishment decisions.
• Liaise with teams to resolve stock-related issues.
• Maintain and update allocation tools in Excel.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Confidence communicating with a team-oriented approach

Job description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and commercially aware Assistant Branch Merchandiser to support stock allocation across our growing network of 780+ stores. Reporting to the Branch Merchandising Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time to maximise sales.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Excel skills and a passion for retail to grow their career in merchandising. It is based full-time in the office at our Support Centre in Speke, Liverpool (L24).

In this role, your day to day will include:

• Execute and monitor weekly stock allocations across the store estate.
• Analyse sales and stock performance to inform replenishment decisions.
• Support promotional & seasonal activity through proactive planning/allocation.
• Liaise with Buying and Supply Chain teams to resolve stock-related issues.
• Maintain and update allocation tools and trackers in Excel.
• Identify stores with overstocking/underperformance and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in producing weekly reports and trade summaries.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas, pivot tables, lookups).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Confidence communicating with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Previous experience in stock allocation or merchandising environment is preferred but not essential.

This role offers:

• Full training and development from an experienced Branch Merchandiser.
• Exposure to fast-paced decision-making in a large-scale retail operation.
• Clear progression opportunities into more senior merchandising roles.

We also offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, free parking for all colleagues in our Support Centre, colleague portal offering additional discount for retailers, hospitality & much more! Check out our full benefits here – https://careers.bmstores.co.uk/our-bm-benefits/

If you’re looking to join a great team in a fast-paced, expanding retailer — apply today!

B&M Retail is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.