Merchandising & Stock Planner – Hybrid, Data-Driven

Waitrose & Partners; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Waitrose & Partners in Bracknell is seeking a Merchandising Assistant to support the CPG planning function, ensuring products move smoothly through the supply chain and minimizing wastage. You’ll troubleshoot stock issues, support launches, and optimise inventory with suppliers, depots, and retail branches.

The role offers hybrid working with a mix of office and homebased days, with core in-office days to connect with the team.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• Experience in retail or stock management is required.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Execute purchasing, stock transfers, and replenishment plans to balance stock flow.
• Serve as a central communication hub to resolve operational issues like late deliveries or branch queries.
• Monitor supplier performance and participate in critical path meetings to hit key dates for launches.
• Maintain core systems by running line setups, RMS uploads, shipment updates, and routine order adjustments.
• Analyze performance reports to identify commercial risks or opportunities and provide actionable feedback to planners.
• Build relationships with internal and external partners to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel/Google Sheets

Learning & development

Job description

Waitrose & Partners in Bracknell is seeking a Merchandising Assistant to support the CPG planning function, ensuring products move smoothly through the supply chain and minimizing wastage. You’ll troubleshoot stock issues, support launches, and optimise inventory with suppliers, depots, and retail branches.

The role offers hybrid working with a mix of office and homebased days, with core in-office days to connect with the team.