Merchandise Planner

Lively Elements, LLC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking fashion business on the outskirts of Leeds is seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner. This role involves supporting strategic decision-making across key categories, reviewing past performances, and collaborating with buying teams. The ideal candidate will have prior merchandising experience, strong analytical capabilities, and proficiency in Excel. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the growth of a relatively new Planning function.

Qualifications

• Previous merchandising experience is essential.
• Highly analytical with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience in a similar role is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Planning in strategic decision making.
• Review previous seasons and produce analysis.
• Work with buyers to create group mix strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial focus

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with WSSIs

Tools

Power Pivot

Business Intelligence tools

Job description

Overview

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.