Senior Merchandise Planner – Immediate Start

Fashion Personnel Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Retail Human Resources plc is seeking an experienced Senior Merchandise Planner for a temporary contract with an established international fashion and lifestyle brand. The role focuses on financial planning, sales forecasting and inventory management across wholesale accounts, collaborating closely with commercial teams to maximise sales and profitability.

This position requires immediate availability and hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week based in the Central London office,

Qualifications

• Experience in merch planning within fashion or retail.
• Wholesale or key account planning experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting and inventory management.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop pre-season sales, stock and financial plans for wholesale partners.
• Manage open-to-buy budgets, stock flow and seasonal forecasts.
• Analyse sales performance, sell-through and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with buying, finance and commercial teams to support business objectives.
• Produce KPI reports and provide recommendations to improve performance.
• Develop long-term financial plans to support growth.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Merchandise planning experience

Wholesale / key account planning

WSSI knowledge

OTB knowledge

Sales forecasting

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Merchandise Planner to join an established international fashion and lifestyle brand on a temporary contract.

Candidates must be immediately available and not on a notice period to be considered.

This role will focus on financial planning, sales forecasting and inventory management across wholesale accounts, working closely with commercial teams to maximise sales and profitability.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing pre-season sales, stock and financial plans for wholesale partners.


• Managing open-to-buy budgets, stock flow and seasonal forecasts.


• Analysing sales performance, sell-through and inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.


• Working closely with buying, finance and commercial teams to support business objectives.


• Producing KPI reports and providing recommendations to improve commercial performance.


• Developing long-term financial plans and supporting strategic business growth.


• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.

About you:

• Extensive experience in merchandise planning or merchandising within fashion or retail.


• Previous wholesale or key account planning experience would be highly advantageous.


• Strong knowledge of WSSI, OTB, sales forecasting and inventory management.


• Advanced Excel skills and excellent analytical capabilities.


• Commercially minded, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities.


• Excellent communication skills and experience working with cross-functional teams.

The role offers hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the Central London office.