Strategic Merchandising & Planning Manager

Morrisons; Warrington; On-site; NZD 142,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Car Allowance

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus scheme

15% discount in our supermarkets

Additional 10% discount card

Career progression

Subsidised staff canteen

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits

MyPerks discounts

Payroll charity donations

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Morrisons is seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager to own category strategy and drive sales and margin targets. You will manage purchasing, intake, and distribution while developing a 3-year plan with the buying manager and leading direct reports to deliver department performance.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, anticipate customer needs, and ensure an accurate, profitable product range aligned with stock and sales targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising planning and category management.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to manage multiple data sources.
• Proficient in Excel/Sheets for forecasting, stock and sales analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a 3-year category strategy with the buying manager.
• Lead and develop direct reports to create a high-performing team.
• Plan, control and monitor purchasing, intake and distribution of merchandise.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and present stock and sales plans for the season ahead.

Skills

Customer focus

Analytical thinking

OTB management

Leadership

Negotiation

Retail experience

Strategic thinking

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Morrisons is seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager to own category strategy and drive sales and margin targets. You will manage purchasing, intake, and distribution while developing a 3-year plan with the buying manager and leading direct reports to deliver department performance.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams, anticipate customer needs, and ensure an accurate, profitable product range aligned with stock and sales targets.