Merchandiser Planner

Temple Recruitment; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

On-site parking

Job summary

A retail company located in Roscommon is seeking a highly analytical Merchandise Planner to drive stock planning and sales performance. Responsibilities include creating merchandise plans and managing stock flow, with a focus on data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in retail planning and be proficient in IT tools such as Excel and WMS/ERP. This full-time role offers competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in retail merchandise planning.
• Proven skills in forecasting, planning, and sales analysis.
• Strong understanding of retail mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Drive stock planning and allocation across the business.
• Produce reports on sales performance and stock accuracy.
• Strategically allocate stock based on sales patterns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Retail stock control

IT proficiency

Tools

Excel

WMS/ERP or Fashion Master

Job description

Job Specification: Merchandise Planner

Location: Roscommon

Contract Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and organised Merchandise Planner to drive stock planning, allocation, and sales performance across the business. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on data-driven decision-making, has strong retail stock control experience, and can translate insights into actionable strategies.

Reporting to the Stock Control Manager, you will be responsible for creating merchandise plans, managing stock flow, and ensuring optimal product availability in line with sales forecasts and seasonal demands.

Merchandise Planning & Forecasting

• Develop merchandise and assortment plans based on historical sales, trends, and forecasts.
• Partner with the buying team to align product strategies with sales and marketing initiatives.
• Analyse sales data and consumer insights to accurately forecast demand and set purchase quantities.
• Adjust plans dynamically in response to trading performance and seasonal shifts.

Stock Control & Inventory Management

• Support the Stock Control Manager in ensuring accuracy across all inventory systems.
• Maintain optimal stock levels, monitoring turnover, sell-through, and replenishment needs.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and propose corrective actions.
• Implement and monitor min/max allocations to stores, ensuring high-demand locations are prioritised.

Allocation & Distribution

• Strategically allocate stock across stores and channels based on sales patterns, demographics, and promotional activities.
• Partner with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure smooth and timely stock movements.
• Anticipate seasonal requirements and peak trading periods, ensuring adequate coverage.

Reporting & Analysis

• Produce reports on sales performance, stock accuracy, and key merchandising KPIs.
• Track profitability through margin analysis, markdown management, and GMROI monitoring.
• Present insights and recommendations to management to drive commercial decisions.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with buyers, store managers, warehouse operations, and suppliers to align stock requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact between Stock Control and other business functions to ensure transparency and coordination.
• Support training and process improvements in stock planning and system use.

The Right Person for the Role

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has 3+ years’ experience in retail merchandise planning. Is highly analytical with proven skills in forecasting, planning, and sales analysis.
• Has strong IT proficiency, including Excel and ideally WMS/ERP or Fashion Master.
• Possesses excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams.
• Thrives in a fast-paced retail environment with changing priorities.
• Understands retail mathematics, including GMROI, markdowns, and margin optimisation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career progression opportunities within Stock Control and Operations Management.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A collaborative, data-driven, and supportive work environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person