The Company

Poundstretcher is one of the UK’s leading discount retailers with a network of over 300 stores.

Primary Objective

* Optimise the profitability of a designated product area.

* Developing a commercial liaison across all interfaces with the Merchandising function within the business

Principal Accountabilities

Budget preparation

* Prepare seasonal buying plans through thorough analysis of historical data and understanding of future trends / activities.

* Set and agree core KPI’s with the Buyer in terms of sales, stock intake phasing, margin, stockturn, markdown and terminal stock etc.

Range planning

* Translate agreed KPI’s (as above) into a range framework in conjunction with the Buyer

* Working with the Buyer to develop commercial ranges within this framework

* Establish initial stock intake plans and stock covers within this framework

Selection / sign off

* Ensur...