Branch Merchandiser

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a Planning & Allocation Manager to optimize stock levels and enhance team capabilities. The role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring team members to achieve sales targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable merchandising/supply chain role.
• Ability to quickly understand systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a Planning & Allocation forward plan.
• Analyse store performance to ensure optimal stock support.
• Coach and mentor the team.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Education

Merchandising/Supply Chain Experience

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Head of Planning & Allocation

Job Purpose

Working in the Planning & Allocation team, your main objective will be to manage your team and be responsible for optimising trade opportunities by supporting stores with sufficient stock levels, ensuring optimum availability. You will also be responsible for building capability within the planning & allocation team by ensuring individual development and training needs are met.

You will be a commercially aware individual with previous experience in a comparable merchandising/supply chain role, possessing the ability to quickly understand systems and processes as well as strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

1. Create and implement a Planning & Allocation forward plan that meets specific channel commercial performance requirements.
2. Identify, build, and maintain key internal/external stakeholder relationships to deliver an ongoing optimum stock position.
3. Analyse store performance to ensure optimal stock support to drive sales and manage store stock levels accordingly.
4. Identify and own key sales volume forecasts at the channel level, in collaboration with buying and marketing teams for new ranges, seasons, and promotions.
5. Work with the Head of Planning & Allocation to ensure effective and accurate planning of inbound/outbound stock flow to reflect range and promotional changes.
6. Work with key stakeholders to ensure all system development changes are effectively tested and implemented.
7. Partner with Retail Operations, area, and store managers to support stores in achieving sales targets and to address issues and opportunities.
8. Be proactive in personal development, displaying drive and enthusiasm to achieve career goals.
9. Coach and mentor the team to deliver with confidence and competence.
10. Perform other ad hoc duties such as analysis and reporting as requested by your line manager.