Full job descriptionRole: Range & Merchandising Analyst – Doncaster
Salary: £32k- £38k per annum DOE
WorkingHours: Monday to Friday 9am- 17:30pm
Benefits:
*Hybrid working 2-3 days onsite
*Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it
*Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us
*Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year
*Discounts and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA
*Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships
*Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes
*Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay
General overview:
As a Range & Merchandising Analyst , you’ll be responsible for analysing product performance and providing the Commercial team with data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions and drive business growth. Working closely with Buyers and the wider Merchandising team, you’ll optimise product assortments, monitor trends, and ensure the right products are available in the right place, at the right price, at the right time for our customers
Responsibilities:
*Maintain and analyse key sales data to support accurate forecasting and provide valuable insights into product performance, helping to shape future trading strategies.
*Conduct detailed post-campaign reviews to assess the success of initiatives, highlight learning, and identify new opportunities to drive business growth and profitability.
*Track market and customer trends, supporting the evaluation and roll out of new product development trials to ensure the range remains fresh, relevant, and commercially strong.
*Collaborate closely with the Merchandising and Buying teams, contributing to strategic discussions and providing data-led recommendations to inform decision-making.
*Manage and prioritise multiple projects simultaneously, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term objectives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
The ideal candidate:
*Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy under pressure.
*Strong numerical and analytical ability, capable of interpreting data and transforming insights into clear, actionable recommendations that drive commercial success.
*Curious, commercially minded, and solutions-focused, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
*Collaborative and communicative, able to build strong relationships, work effectively across teams, and engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels.
*Highly adaptable and resilient, thriving in a fast-paced retail environment and responsive to changing business needs and priorities.
Experience and Qualifications
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insights.
*Excellent organisational and communication abilities, ensuring effective collaboration across teams and the smooth management of multiple priorities.
*Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, with experience using data visualisation or business intelligence tools such as Power BI considered highly desirable.
*Self-motivated and capable of working independently, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and a proactive approach to achieving results.