Central Merchandising Planner

4 weeks ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom Sainsbury's Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Central Merchandise Planner to join our GM Commercial team at Sainsbury's. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in improving and optimising decision-making processes throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate the implementation of newly developed product lifecycle frameworks within the GM Commercial business to ensure range productivity, availability, and stock volume and cover targets are achieved.
  • Contribute to the management of Argos stocking policy, review and enhance forecasting methodologies, and collaborate with Central Merchandising leadership to identify opportunities for improvement and innovative solutions.
  • Work closely with Category and Supply Chain teams to drive improvements across the Plan, Buy, and Sell / Move cycles of product.

Requirements

  • Confident and proactive self-starter with a strong focus on optimising decision-making processes throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and ability to work on multiple workstreams concurrently.
  • High degree of commercial acumen and commercial successes in previous roles.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally and prioritising tasks in a complex organisational structure come naturally.

About Sainsbury's

We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, welcoming colleagues from diverse backgrounds and promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple streams of work, utilise your commercial acumen, and make data-driven decisions to deliver desired customer outcomes.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
  • Annual holiday allowance and flexible working options.
  • Access to a range of discounts from hundreds of retailers.
  • Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives.


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