Merchandise Planner

We are looking for an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our team. The Merchandise Planner will be responsible for defining and delivering the category strategy, delivering agreed stock requirements to all ProCook channels and determining promotional and pricing activities to drive sustainable growth through increased sales and profitability. Key areas of responsibility: Working closely with Buying, responsible for accurate category forecasting and demand planning, creating and maintaining appropriate trackers and planners for full visibility of range architecture and performance Establish systematic methods and tools to monitor and analyse stock, availability and sales performance trend data to develop forecasts by product category, SKU, channel and location Lead and manage the category and promotional critical path and act as an ambassador across all functions for delivering Commercial activity on time and in full at times Ownership of maintaining accurate Range Plan, Trading Plan, Markdown Plan and line-level forecasts Working with the Buying team & suppliers to confirm stock requirements, production capacity and order management within the critical path Provide weekly, seasonal, and ad hoc analysis of range and promotional performance, including to senior stakeholders Incorporate company financial reporting and budget requirements into merchandise plans and recommendations Develop and communicate quarterly demand planning with suppliers to ensure stock requirements are managed within the critical path Establish a promotional and seasonal forecasting model and plan for implementing merchandise changes Coordinate product forecasts with Buying and communicate to Supply Chain Ensure that clearance products are managed and sold through at an appropriate rate, taking price action as required to achieve stock, sales and margin targets Manage open to buy options and stock plans to deliver to sales and stock targets Inner/Outer management coordinated with Buying and delivered in volumes suitable for warehouse requirements and retail execution This is a full-time role, requiring 37.5 hours per week, with a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote at our Gloucester location (non-negotiable). Requirements Must have experience in retail merchandising environment Solid knowledge of range and category management Project management skills to facilitate and track cross-functional tasks, spotting potential risks and managing the Data driven with good analytical and forecasting skills Strong stakeholder management skills in order to work across multiple teams Excellent communication and people skills Benefits What’s in it for You? 💰Salary is up to £40,000 depending on experience and skills 🤩Total value of our perks is valued at up to £3,000+ per year 🅿️ Free parking on-site 💪 Free gym access on-site ☕ Unlimited coffee and tea throughout the day 🍰 Free fresh fruit and cake daily 🍴 Subsidised meals…