Merchandise Planner

ProCook; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing kitchenware company in Gloucester is seeking a Merchandise Planner to lead forecasting and planning for key product categories. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail merchandising and advanced analytical skills. This role offers a salary up to £40,000, a performance-based bonus, and a variety of employee benefits including generous leave and discounts.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Generous colleague discount

Annual paid volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in retail merchandising or planning required.
• Experience with advanced forecasting and analytical skills.
• Proactive mindset and attention to detail needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting and planning for key product categories.
• Work with Buying and Supply Chain to maximize profitability.
• Develop robust category forecasts and trading plans.

Skills

Retail merchandising or planning experience

Strong range planning skills

Advanced forecasting and analytical skills (Excel)

Communication and collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Data-driven mindset

Job description

Overview

At ProCook, we do more than just cook up beautiful, high-quality kitchenware—we design for life. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Merchandise Planner who can bring strategic thinking, commercial savvy, and a passion for performance to our Merchandising team.

What You’ll Do

As our new Merchandise Planner, you’ll lead the forecasting and planning for key product categories, ensuring the right stock lands in the right place, at the right time—and at the right price. You’ll work closely with our Buying, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to maximise profitability, manage markdowns, and ensure availability across all channels.

This is a full-time 37.5hrs/week role, working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

You’ll be at the heart of

• Developing robust category forecasts, trading plans and promotional calendars
• Monitoring stock performance and driving action through data-led insights
• Aligning demand planning with suppliers and internal teams
• Driving performance through timely, accurate reporting and KPI management
• Championing the ProCook critical path to ensure stock and sales plans are delivered
• Forecasting product demand for various categories, analysing historical data and market trends
• Collaborating with the buying team to develop effective inventory strategies
• Communicating with other departments to ensure alignment on promotional activities and product launches
• Prepare regular reports and insights to drive business decisions
• Identify opportunities for stock optimisation and sales growth

The Ideal Candidate

• A strong background in retail merchandising or planning
• Strong range planning skills
• Advanced forecasting and analytical skills (Excel is your friend)
• A knack for spotting commercial opportunities and risks
• Great communication and collaboration skills
• An eye for detail and a proactive mindset
• You’re data-driven, results-focused, and genuinely excited by the opportunity to grow a category, a team—and yourself

What’s in it for You?

• Salary is up to £40,000 depending on experience and skills
• Performance-based bonus
• A delightful goody bag awaits you, filled with our fantastic products for you to explore
• Be part of a fast-growing company
• Join a friendly, close-knit team
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Generous colleague discount - 40% + 5 friends and family discount cards of 30%
• 2 x Annual paid volunteering days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Friends and Family Referral Scheme
• 33 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays) + Earn more holidays as you grow with us
• Bike to Work scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme Policy

We Welcome Everyone

At ProCook we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible.

About ProCook’s Sustainability Commitment

At ProCook, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. As a certified B Corporation, we strive to balance profit with purpose, focusing on reducing waste, and ensuring ethical business practices. By joining our team, you will contribute to our efforts in creating a positive impact on the planet.