Ecommerce Merchandise Planner

The Role:
We are looking for a talented individual to **join our Ecommerce team**. This individual will be analytical, detail-oriented and have exceptional problem solving skills. He/she will have a background that includes a mixture of buying, inventory planning and data analysis.

This individual will become known for** **getting the right stock, to the right place, at the right time ensuring delivery of our sales plan and enabling Holland & Barrett to provide an enticing product selection for our online customers whilst meeting commercial ambitions.

The primary purpose of the role is to optimise stock levels within e-commerce through the analysis of forecasts and trends to ensure availability of product to meet consumer demand.

Working closely with the buying and supply chain teams, other responsibilities include identifying seasonal, life cycle and promotional trends, and ensuring software tools are adjusted to reflect these. Making effective allocations to e-commerce and providing reports and analysis to ensure clean exit strategy and new range integration whilst continually driving increased stock turn will also be a key part of the role.
- Ensure the right stock, is in the right place, at the right time.
- Optimize stock intake to be aligned with customer demand.
- Ensure product uptake is aligned to the promotional plan.
- Take ownership of ecommerce stock availability, managing the stock holding within budget.
- Develop detailed assortment and category plans that deliver the annual sales plan.
- Review price, category mix and margins to maximise profitability.
- Analyse sales performance and inventory levels and put together action plans for the team.
- Monitor slow movers and take action to improve performance and sell through stock.
- Identify areas of high potential for range development.
- Support the buying team on buying planning issues.
- On a weekly basis review the ecommerce demand levels and work with the buyers to guarantee product availability.
- Build reports for the Supply Chain, Category and e-commerce teams.
- The Person:

- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Ability to influence cross functional departments to ensure business goals are met.
- Good negotiation skills
- Highly organised and structured.
- Strong Excel Knowledge.
- Strong sense of urgency and the ability to work in fast paced environment.
- Detail-oriented, with exceptional problem solving skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to plan and prioritize.
- Knowledge of ecommerce is an advantage.
- We offer:
**Learning and **Development** opportunity with Holland & Barrett is a great base for career development long term.

**Career progression**

**Pension company **contribution**

✈️ Your wellbeing is paramount so you can get away and take **28 or 33 Days Holiday **per year (depending on role level)

**Refer and Earn Scheme** - as we're growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network.

**Epic Extras** gives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers.

Stay healthy with **Discounted Products**:

- from day one you'll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at H&B on anything that you buy.

We all need a little help sometimes, so we offer **Free 24/7 **Confidential** Advice & Colleague Welfare.**

**Mental Health First Aiders** - we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health & wellbeing.

We have colleague **Reward and **Recognition** Schemes, **so your hard work and loyalty won't go unnoticed.

And many more
- The Company

Holland & Barrett is one of the nation's most loved and trusted brands, known for offering quality health food, vitamins and supplements all sold by highly trained and qualified advisors.

Bucking the current trend of high street retailers, we forecast significant growth and expansion plans in the coming years, with considerable investment going into all areas of the business. We certainly embrace change and drive speed in everything we do. Every day presents a different challenge, but every day is also filled with fun, teamwork and passion to succeed and surpass every expectation.

Join us and see how far you can goDivision:

- Global OperationsCity:

- NuneatonCountry:

- UK**Job Type**:

- Full TimeNumber of Hours:

- 37.5Contract Type:

- Permanent