Assistant Merchandise Planner - 1-Year Hybrid Contract

Shaws Department Stores; Portlaoise; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Employee assistance program

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work (60:40) after probation

Company pension after probation

Job summary

Shaws Department Stores in Ireland is seeking an Assistant Merchandise Planner on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave in our Portlaoise Support Office. You will analyse sales trends, plan stock requirements and work with buyers to meet customer demand and business goals.

You will forecast demand, set stock targets by store and week, monitor stock health, and report on KPIs, collaborating with allocation and supply chain teams to ensure timely product delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandise planning or buying support in retail analytics.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups; comfortable with large datasets.
• Clear communication and ability to present findings to non-specialists.
• Organised and able to manage multiple seasons and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyse sales, stock, and performance data to spot trends and opportunities.
• Forecast demand and set stock targets by store, channel and week.
• Monitor stock health, flag excess or shortage, and recommend markdowns or replenishment.
• Track KPIs such as sell-through, margin and forecast accuracy.

Skills

Excel skills

Merchandise planning

Data analysis

Communication

Organisation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Shaws Department Stores in Ireland is seeking an Assistant Merchandise Planner on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave in our Portlaoise Support Office. You will analyse sales trends, plan stock requirements and work with buyers to meet customer demand and business goals.

You will forecast demand, set stock targets by store and week, monitor stock health, and report on KPIs, collaborating with allocation and supply chain teams to ensure timely product delivery.