Merchandise Planning Role
This position is ideal for individuals who excel in data-driven decision-making, have extensive retail stock control experience, and can translate insights into actionable strategies.
Mission:
* Create merchandise plans based on historical sales, trends, and forecasts.
* Collaborate with the buying team to align product strategies with sales and marketing initiatives.
* Analyse sales data and consumer insights to accurately forecast demand and set purchase quantities.
Main Responsibilities:
Strategic Merchandise Planning & Forecasting
* Develop comprehensive merchandise and assortment plans based on historical sales, trends, and forecasts.
* Adjust plans dynamically in response to trading performance and seasonal shifts.
Inventory Management & Stock Control
* Support the Inventory Manager in ensuring accuracy across all inventory systems.
* Maintain optimal stock levels, monitoring turnover, sell-through, and replenishment needs.
Allocation & Distribution
* Strategically allocate stock across stores and channels based on sales patterns, demographics, and promotional activities.
Key Qualifications:
* Strong analytical skills with proven experience in forecasting, planning, and sales analysis.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams.
* Able to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment with changing priorities.