<h3 class="theme-panel-header text-2xl pb-6 theme-vacancy-section-title">About the role</h3><p>As a <strong>Kidswear Merchandiser</strong> here at Matalan you will work with the team to optimise the profitability of a designated product area, developing a commercial liaison across all interfaces with the Merchandising, Buying and Design functions within the business alongside training and development of own team.</p><p>Duties will include:</p><ul><li>Preparation of seasonal buying plans through thorough analysis of historical data and understanding of future trends and activities.</li><li>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.</li><li>Working with the Buyer to develop commercial ranges within this framework, establishing initial stock intake plans and stock covers.</li><li>Ensures final ranges selected meets the targets outlined, delivering the range jointly with the Buyer.</li><li>Plan and control the initial product intake phasing.</li><li>Plan and control mailer or event availability.</li><li>Maximise opportunities and minimise risks of performance by monitoring actual performance versus plan, taking remedial action where necessary.</li><li>Maintain effective control of Open to Buy Management, Intake, Despatch, DC &amp; Store stock levels, accurate forecasting of markdown spend and terminal stock forecasts.</li><li>Coaching and development of trainees, assistants and, where applicable, juniors within the team.&nbsp;</li></ul><div class="absolute bottom-2 right-2"><button onclick="scrollToTop()" class="theme-primary p-2 rounded-lg flex"> <i translate="no" class="material-symbols-outlined"> arrow_upward </i> </button></div>