GET TO KNOW US At Brown Thomas Arnotts, we are Reinventing Retail.
Our purpose is to enrich our customer's lives, which we achieve by living our values – Going Above and Beyond, Driving Creativity and Innovation, and Doing the Right Thing.
We are one business with two iconic brands, bringing exciting experience to life through our digital and physical destinations.
Our customer engagement sets the bar in service and experiential retail, giving our customers something to love every time.
KNOW THE ROLE As a Merchandise Planner within our Buying and Merchandising Department you will support a key part of influencing commercial buying decisions within our buying teams.
In this role you will support the Fashion Buying team in the delivery of sales and profits, whilst maintaining optimum stock levels for all brands and products within Brown Thomas Arnotts and achieving agreed KPIs.
Working closely with the Buying team and Finance Department, you will be responsible for planning seasonal budgets, managing stock and margin performance, and delivering insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making and agreed KPIs in line with our Reinventing Retail vision.
Key Responsibilities: Planning seasonal open to buy's with the buying team; planning strategically to ensure adequate OTB's are released based on projected sales and available budget Preparing reports to analyse sales data and trends from previous seasons to inform future buying decisions, and conducting critical performance evaluations Regularly reviewing stock on hand to identify underperforming brands and working with buying to mitigate any future concerns Analysing proposed carry forwards to mitigate future stock challenges Work with buying team on forecasting sales and orders for continuity lines Planning and executing sale events and promotional activities to drive sales.
This includes developing promotional strategies, managing reductions and analysing post-promotion performance Setting financial budgets for the upcoming year in September, followed by a mid-year review to adjust projections for the second half; reviewing previous performance, updating forecasts, and aligning financial goals for the remainder of the year Involvement in key cross-functional projects which may require research, planning, coordination, and execution Conduct regular weekly checks and analyses of margins, orders, stock transfers, etc Addressing ad hoc requests or issues that arise, which could involve analysis, decision-making, or support in various aspects of the business Providing training on Qlik systems to new team members Preparing forecasts for new brands or business growth initiatives Conduct regular check in's with Merchandising Team and Buying Directors to review performance, actions and address challenges KNOW WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Degree level qualification in Business, Finance, Maths or equivalent essential Minimum 3- 5 years merchandising experience within a retail environment Fully competent in the use of Microsoft Office packages with advanced excel knowledge Thorough understanding of merchandise planning with brands Experience in a fast paced, dynamic environment Effective influencing skills and the ability to work comfortably with various levels and departments Acts with professionalism, integrity, and alignment to Brown Thomas Arnotts' Vision, Purpose, and Values.
KNOW WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU We believe that every team member should have the opportunity to curate a meaningful career that enhances professional and personal development.
That is why we foster a culture of belonging and inclusiveness where your voice is valuable.
A great customer experience starts with a great people experience, and we're proud to have been recognised by multiple industry bodies for our progressive workplace culture.
As a Brown Thomas Arnotts team member, you will benefit from: Competitive Salary Contributory Pension Scheme Competitive annual leave entitlement Team Member discount across the world's most iconic brands Recognition Days for Volunteering