Merchandise Planner

We're looking for a commercially driven Planner to lead forecasting, inventory planning and trading performance across a dynamic retail portfolio.

Partnering closely with Buyers and key stakeholders, you'll use data-driven insights to optimise stock investment, maximise sales opportunities and ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.

Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and manage sales, inventory and Open to Buy (OTB) plans to support business growth and profitability.
• Forecast and Trend sales performance and identify opportunities, risks and emerging trends.
• Partner with Buying team to align inventory investment with trading objectives and customer demand.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Take ownership of inventory performance across your categories, ensuring the right stock is in the right stores at the right time.
• Drive allocation strategies to optimise stock levels and maximise sales.
• Identify opportunities relating to overstock, understock and markdown activity.

Commercial Analysis

• Analyse sales and inventory performance to deliver actionable, data-driven recommendations.
• Monitor key metrics including sales, stock turn, gross profit and ROI.
• Support trading decisions through meaningful partnering and commercial insights.

Purchase Orders & Supply Chain

• Ensure purchase orders and OTB commitments are accurately managed across product, location and timing hierarchies.
• Monitor On Order progress and work closely with Buying on opportunities and risks
• Maintain visibility and control of inventory flow across the business.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience in Merchandise Planning, Retail Planning or a similar commercial planning role.
• Experience in team development and leadership.
• Strong forecasting, inventory management and analytical capabilities.
• A commercially minded approach with the ability to influence decisions through data and insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience within apparel, fashion or specialty retail is highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine impact on business performance.
• Work alongside passionate and experienced retail professionals.
• Be part of a fast-paced, collaborative and growing business.
Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and career development.

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