At a Glance
- Tasks: Forecast demand and manage stock for Clarks' retail and digital channels.
- Company: Join Clarks, a heritage brand known for innovative shoemaking since 1825.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a global business while developing your career in retail.
- Qualifications: Good commercial skills and understanding of retail; proactive and resilient.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Street (On-Site)
Contract: Maternity Cover Fixed Term 1 year
About the role:
The role of Merchandise Planner is to produce an accurate demand forecast for all Clarks owned points of purchase for a given gender across retail, digital and (where applicable) outlet, and use systems to manage the allocation and replenishment of stock from the Distribution Centre, in order to ensure the right product is delivered to the right place at the right time and stock levels are optimised.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and update forecasts in response to sales, lost sales, promotions and commercial plans to provide an accurate make signal to Supply Chain.
- Manage stock through the end to end Supply Chain process based on the consensus forecast, ensuring plans can be delivered within the constraints of the regional supply chain including Distribution Centre capacity, store delivery schedules and lead times.
- Produce and maintain long term (pre-season) and short term (in-season) forecasts to enable Merchandising and Supply Chain to get the right product to the right place at the right time.
- Set the time and size profiles at line, category and gender level for feed-in to the seasonal forecasting process (make and sales).
- Feed-in to seasonal assortment plan the recommended initial allocation vs replen profile.
- Work collaboratively with Merchandise to deliver forecasts that meet commercial requirements, including like-for-like matches for new products, planned promotions, store openings/closures, and unplanned events.
- Set the seasonal assortment and allocation plan in demand.
Skills and Experience:
- Good commercial skills and judgement.
- Experience and/or good understanding of retail.
- Proactive and resilient with ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Experience of working proactively.
- Ability to influence and collaborate with other teams.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working options
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Comprehensive benefits package
Why join us?
At Clarks, you'll be part of a brand with heritage, craftsmanship, and style at its core. We offer great training, career progression, and the chance to make your mark in a global business.
About Clarks:
Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825 when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time, it was ground-breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now.
Disclaimer: This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company's discretion at any time, with or without notice.
Merchandise Planner employer: Clarks
Clarks is an exceptional employer that values its employees by offering a supportive and collaborative culture, competitive salaries, and flexible working options. Located in Somerset, the company provides ample career development and progression opportunities, allowing you to grow within a brand renowned for its heritage and craftsmanship. Join us to be part of a global business where your contributions truly matter and where you can make a lasting impact.
