Matalan
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Salary: Competitive
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 38.75
About Matalan
From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.
We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.
We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
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.
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Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:
- 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
- Thrive Recognition Scheme
- Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
- Life Assurance
- Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
- Pension Scheme
- Access to a wide range of career development
- Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business
About You
- Successfully held an Assistant Merchandiser role, preferably within fashion retail
- Experience of development and coaching
- Ability to think commercially
- Excellent Interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to work independently to tight deadlines
About The Role
As a Junior Merchandiser you will be responsible for a particular product range from beginning to end, managing the supplier relationships, Range Plan and WSSI, attending meetings and working with the Buying teams to land the range successfully with close support from the Merchandiser of the department.
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What You Do
- Preparation of seasonal buying plans and budgets through thorough analysis of the range’s historical data, understanding future trends and activities.
- Set and agree core KPI’s for the range with the respective Junior Buyer/Buyer in terms of sales, stoke intake phasing, margin, stock turn, markdown and terminal stock, translating KPI’s into a range framework.
- Work with the Junior Buyer/Buyer to develop a commercial range within this framework, establishing initial stock intake plans and stock covers.
- Complete range plans to ensure a balanced product offer is bought.
- Ensure the final range selected meets the targets outlined, delivering the range jointly with the Junior Buyer/Buyer.
- Coaching and development of trainees and assistants within the team
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