Merchandise Planner

Invigorate Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Merchandise Planner for a forward-thinking fashion business near Leeds. The ideal candidate will have previous merchandising experience and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include supporting the Head of Planning, conducting seasonal performance analysis, and collaborating with buying teams. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Power Pivot and BI are highly desirable for managing stock strategies and enhancing performance. This position offers competitive salary and a flexible work-from-home arrangement.

Qualifications

• Previous Merchandising experience required.
• Must have advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in data analysis and translating data into action points.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic decision making across key categories.
• Conduct analysis of previous seasons and report findings.
• Work with buying teams to create group mix strategy.
• Manage availability and performance of CORE lines.
• Monitor and enhance trading performance of new season lines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Excel proficiency

Data translation

Tools

Power Pivot

Business Intelligence (BI)

Job description

Merchandise Planner

Leeds

Competitive Salary

2 days WFH

Invigorate Recruitment is looking to recruit a Merchandise Planner to work for its client a forward-thinking fashion business on the outskirts of Leeds.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is already established within a Merchandising function who is keen to make their mark within a relatively new Planning function.

The individual will take ownership for their work, using initiative to deliver. They will work consistently at a high standard and have a keen interest in shaping how the business moves forward

About the Merchandise Planner

The role will support the Head of Planning in providing strategic decision making across the key categories within the business. Main areas of focus; - Forward planning and trading of your areas. All driven by robust analysis and working closely with the buying teams.

Technical Requirements

• Review previous seasons and produce analysis with supporting information.
• Work alongside the HOP and Buyers to create the group mix strategy for the categories across all channels and stock profiles.
• Attend Range Control and Selection meetings with the HOP and Buyers.
• Ensure the Buy matches the signed off Buy Plan.
• Populate the WSSIs with budget/forecast KPIs.
• Manage availability on CORE lines - carry out periodic reviews on performance, exposure, cover etc.
• Review trading performance on new season lines, identifying risks and opportunities whilst making recommendations for maximising sales.
• Monitor performance on CARRY OVER lines - rebuys, more focus etc.
• Track and highlight variance to sales plan, alongside YOY performances.
• Analyse trial and new initiatives to provide clear insight.
• Provide overviews/commentary on Markdown events (End of Season, Warehouse Clearance events etc).

Experience

• Previous Merchandising experience.
• Highly analytical with an eye for detail
• Ability to translate data into action points in a concise manner.
• A commercial focus and experience of working with WSSIs is desirable.
• You should be accomplished in working at an advanced level on Excel.
• Familiarity with Power Pivot and BI is advantageous.
• Experience within a similar role is essential.