Matalan Jobs – Merchandiser

About The Role

We are looking to a recruit a Merchandiser on a full time permanent basis to work within our Ladieswear team, based in Head Office, Knowsley.

The role of a merchandiser would be to optimise the profitability of a designated product areas, developing a commercial liaison across all interfaces with the Merchandising, Buying and Design functions within the business alongside training and development of own team.

• Preparation of seasonal buying plans through thorough analysis of historical data and understanding of future trends and activities.
• Set and agree core KPI’s with the Buyer in terms of sales, stock intake phasing, margin, stock turn, markdown and terminal stock, translating KPI’s into a range of framework.
• Working with the Buyer to develop commercial ranges within this framework, establishing initial stock intake plans and stock covers.
• Ensures final ranges selected meets the targets outlined, delivering the range jointly with the Buyer.
• Plan and control the initial product intake phasing.

About You

• Successfully held Junior Merchandiser or Merchandiser role, within a fast paced fashion retail environment
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills, with the 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 & manage change
• Strong commercial acumen

About Matalan

Founded in the early 1980s by John Hargreaves in Liverpool, Matalan is proud to serve its customers excellent quality at great value. With over 200 stores in the UK, a growing online presence and over 15,000 employees, working here is exciting, challenging, and above all fun!

As part of the Matalan family, you can expect some great benefits and the opportunity to be part of our exciting vision – to become the UK’s most trusted value retailer. This is Retail Made Real.

Matalan value diversity and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all communities. Matalan wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the application and interview process and ultimately, in their role.

We therefore encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this. In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.