About the role...

We are looking for a Merchandiser to join our General Merchandise Merchandising team. The role is based in our Customer Support Centre (Head Office) in Walsall and will work on a hybrid basis. Working in partnership with the Commercial team, the Merchandiser will deliver the range construction, planned sales, profit and stock targets within defined categories.

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions: Love Our Customers, Care for Our Colleagues, Protect Our Pounds/Euros.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply as early as possible.

Your Impact and Responsibilities…

• Analyse historical information through SWOT assessments and lessons learnt presentations to develop sales and profit plans.
• Work with the Senior Merchandiser, buying and technical teams to shape departmental strategy.
• Deliver the supplier strategy within the buying and merchandising teams.
• Support wider business objectives with a focus on range size, product phasing and category mixes.
• Work with Buying team to build balanced and profitable ranges.
• Plan the range to ensure the offer and buy fits the sales and profit plan.
• Review and react to trading conditions, adjust plans to maximise sales opportunities.
• Input into the development of the Marketing Activity Planning Calendar.
• Lead the weekly trading process with the buyer.
• Work through future promotional strategies.

Skills and Knowledge…

• Experience within a similar Head Office Merchandiser role in retail with a large store network. Previous experience in General Merchandise and/or Clothing is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of the buying cycle and critical path process.
• Knowledge of international supply chain processes.
• Excellent analytic and numerical skills with the ability to use results to deliver sales and profit opportunities and manage budgets effectively.

Why choose us?

• Professional development: comprehensive induction and in-house programmes.
• Bonus potential.
• Car allowance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Onsite coffee lounge.
• Exclusive store discounts (10% off).
• Family-friendly benefits.
• My Staff Shop discounts.
• Life assurance cover.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Holiday allowance: 33 days plus birthday day off.
• Pension scheme.