Assistant Merchandise Planner

6 months ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom Matalan Full time

**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.

**About the role**:
We are looking for an Assistant Merchandise Planner, to support the Supply Merchandising Team in the delivery of the right products, at the right time in order to maximise availability. Working collaboratively with Suppliers, Merchandising Planning, Imports & the DC to manage intake in line with key KPIs.

Pre Season Planning
- Support the Supply Merchandiser in the co-ordination of factory production plans across chosen product categories from each division
- Identify possible supply efficiencies with Fabric / Yarn / Fibre mills through consolidation of supply
- Production of data to support pre season planning activities
- Build relations with suppliers and factories to enable clarity and visibility of production
- Support Merchandiser in producing seasonal forecasts

Purchase Orders
- Support the Supply Merchandiser in the end to end management of Purchase orders, from creation through to on time delivery of stock
- Liaise with Merchandise Planning teams to amend volumes and phasing of intake on PO's where necessary, and ensure timely creation of POs
- Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to orders, invoices, or deliveries
- Liaise with Purchasing teams to ensure timely creation of POs
- Work closely with the Supplier Merchandising TAM's to ensure the smooth transition of POs from source through ports and into DC

Supplier Management
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure that all POs are processed in a timely manner and that product is being delivered on time, in accordance with our requirements
- Manage weekly supplier progress reports, communicating any issues with the Merchandise/AM Planners
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
- Review and report supplier performance, ensuring they hit deliveries and needs of the business
- Work closely with suppliers to help co-ordinate seasonal capacity plans with the Purchasing team

Weekly management of intake
- Co-ordinate with Imports department to arrange shipments and resolve any delivery issues
- Liaise with Merchandise Planning and DC teams to ensure cost effective management of weekly intake
- Identify and resolve issues in a timely manner

People Leadership
- Oversee the day to day management of the Supply TAM, supporting with their development and Career Path signoffs.
- Deputise for the Supply Merchandiser when required
- Act as a role model for your Purchasing TAM's, demonstrating the Matalan values at all time

**About You**:

- Experience within a Retail Trainee or Assistant Merchandising role, or Supplier Merchandising role Head Office Supply Merchandising Teams
- Exceptional data interpretation and analytical skills
- High standard of numerical ability
- High, consistent attention to detail, always striving to deliver good quality work to key deadlines
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels across the business
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and stakeholders
- Excellent presentation and organisational skills
- Experience of development and coaching is desirable

**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

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