Retail Planning Expert

4 days ago


East Midlands, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time
Austin Fraser Senior Merchandiser Role
Located in Central Manchester, this opportunity is to establish a fit for purpose merchandising function that will future-proof the business for growth across all trading channels. The Senior Merchandiser will be key in driving sales, minimising risks and hitting monthly forecasts.

About the Role
  • Manage intake flow into the business to hit monthly forecasts, drive sales, and minimise risks.
  • Plan budgets by category, option count, and depth of buy based on the overall business and financial goals of the company.
  • Identify category risks and opportunities; recommend activity to increase sales and profit and decrease stock risk.
  • Recommend promotions and rebuys as necessary.
  • Collaborate with the broader product team to plan product ranges, taking into account customer demand, pricing, and margin requirements.

Requirements
  • Core retail merchandise planning experience, preferably in both corporate and SME settings.
  • Experience working in a merchandise planning startup environment.
  • Building merchandise planning tools from scratch.
  • Working in a fast-paced, trading environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in retail merchandise planning. We offer a competitive salary of around £50k + benefits.



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