Merchandise Planning Assistant

3 days ago


Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Halfords Full time
Job Purpose

The Supply Chain Merchandise Planning team plays a pivotal role in achieving business goals. As an integral part of this team, you will contribute to generating accurate sales volume forecasts and intake plans for each Product Group, collaborating closely with Buyers and Suppliers.

Effective management of stock within company guidelines is essential to maximise sales potential and minimise stock holding.

This role will work closely with the Supply Chain Merchandise Planners and other teams, including Trading, Imports, and DC, to drive business success.

You will support the delivery of all Supply Chain Merchandise Planning KPI's and engage in regular and effective communications with suppliers, generate reports, and sales & stock analysis.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Support Supply Chain Merchandise Planner in forecasting sales volume, taking inputs from Trading teams for promotions, new ranges, and seasons.
  2. Assist in managing stock intake plans to meet sales demands.
  3. Support Supply Chain Merchandise Planner in managing all aspects of Merchandise Planning KPI's, including DC and Store Availability, stock holding, stock turn, OTB, forecast accuracy, and DC capacity.
  4. Assist in inventory management to agreed stock budgets and within OTB.
  5. Make recommendations to the Supply Chain Merchandise Planner when day-to-day stock issues arise, and on under/over performance.
  6. Work closely with the DC to ensure all administrative processes are followed correctly.
  7. Work cross-functionally with relevant departments, including space planning, digital, and retail operations.
  8. Support with range reviews and promotions to ensure all are landed in store, on time, and to plan.
  9. Support Supply Chain Merchandise Planner in clearing Obsolete and redundant stock.
  10. Establish day-to-day contact with suppliers.
  11. Run category reports for use by the Merchandise Planning team.
  12. Act as a second point of contact for store queries.

Key Skills/Experience

  1. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  2. Strong Excel and data handling skills.
  3. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  4. Good teamwork and collaboration.
  5. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  6. Prioritisation skills.


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