Description:
We’re looking for a Merchandise Planner & Allocator to support the planning, forecasting and trading of a defined product category. This role works closely with the Senior Merchandise Planner and plays a hands-on part in driving sales, availability and inventory performance across the business. You’ll take ownership of end-to-end merchandising activities for your category, using data and insight to support commercial decisions and deliver budgeted targets.
What you’ll be doing
- Own the end-to-end merchandise planning and allocation for a defined category
- Support revenue budgeting, in-season forecasting and OTB management
- Prepare and analyze sales, inventory and margin performance against budget
- Support annual range reviews and provide recommendations on range growth or rationalization
- Prepare re-order quantities based on sales trends and stock performance
- Maintain strong availability while working within OTB and inventory targets
- Manage stock flow from suppliers in collaboration with the Assistant Merchandise Planner
- Work closely with VM teams to manage outlet-level stock triggers
- Propose and analyze promotions to support sales and inventory objectives
- Provide clear analysis and summaries for revised plans and obtain sign-off where required
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years’ experience managing a merchandise category or sub-category
- Strong experience in forecasting, trading and inventory management
- Experience presenting performance reviews and insights to senior stakeholders
- Background in Apparel, Toys, or Home & Gifting (essential)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commercial mindset
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident communicator who builds effective internal and external relationships
- Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office proficiency