Merchandiser | Range Planning & Profit Growth (Hybrid)

Poundland Far East Limited; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a skilled Merchandiser to join their team in Walsall. This hybrid role involves delivering range construction and meeting sales, profit, and stock targets. The ideal candidate will possess experience in retail, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of the buying cycle. Key responsibilities include developing sales plans, collaborating with various teams, and identifying trading opportunities. Benefits include comprehensive training, bonus potential, and generous leave entitlement, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Free on-site parking

Onsite coffee lounge

Exclusive store discounts

Life assurance cover

Health & wellbeing programme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role in the retail sector.
• Previous experience in General Merchandise or Clothing sector is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of the buying cycle and critical path process.

Responsibilities

• Analyse historical information to develop sales and profit plans.
• Work with various teams to shape departmental strategy.
• Deliver supplier strategy to achieve key objectives.
• Plan range to ensure alignment with sales and profit plans.
• Identify sales opportunities and formulate remedial action plans.

Skills

Analytic skills

Numerical skills

Understanding of buying cycle

Knowledge of international supply chain

Job description

A leading retail company seeks a skilled Merchandiser to join their team in Walsall. This hybrid role involves delivering range construction and meeting sales, profit, and stock targets. The ideal candidate will possess experience in retail, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of the buying cycle. Key responsibilities include developing sales plans, collaborating with various teams, and identifying trading opportunities. Benefits include comprehensive training, bonus potential, and generous leave entitlement, ensuring a supportive work environment.