Stock Planner (Merchandiser) at The Growth Foundation
London, London - England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Feb, 27

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 26

Experience

7 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Industry

Specialty Retail

Description
  • Managing stock planning, forecasting and stock availability across multiple retail accounts.
  • Analysing sales performance, stock levels and run-rates to support accurate forecasting and purchasing decisions.
  • Building and maintaining seasonal budgets, sales forecasts and trading plans.
  • Managing purchase orders, stock commitments and delivery schedules to ensure products arrive on time.
  • Identifying potential stock shortages, excess inventory and opportunities to improve stock efficiency.
  • Working closely with overseas suppliers and factories to monitor production schedules and deliveries.
  • Monitoring costings, margins and pricing to support commercial performance.
  • Managing minimum order quantities, componentry and stock liabilities.
  • Producing and analysing sales, stock, intake and margin reports.
  • Collaborating with product development, design and commercial teams to ensure critical paths and customer requirements are met.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced Merchandisers, Merchandise Planners or Stock Planners who enjoy working with data, managing stock and making commercially informed decisions.

Ideally, you'll bring:

  • At least 3 years' experience in merchandising, merchandise planning, stock planning or a closely related role.
  • Experience gained within either a retail or supplier-side business.
  • Strong stock planning, forecasting and inventory management experience.
  • Excellent Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and trading models.
  • Confidence analysing sales, stock, margins and trading performance.
  • Experience managing purchase orders, supplier relationships and delivery schedules.
  • An understanding of product costings, landed costs and FOB pricing.
  • Experience using an ERP or stock management system.
  • Strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities
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