At a Glance
- Tasks: Build and implement a top-notch planning framework in a dynamic retail environment.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strategic role, and high visibility in decision-making.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.
- Why this job: Shape a new planning function and make a real impact on commercial success.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in planning, strong analytical skills, and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
The opportunity
We’re exclusively supporting the hire of a Merchandise Planning Manager into a newly created, high-impact role within a complex, multi-site, multi-channel environment. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a planning function from the ground up, with real influence across commercial, supply chain and financial performance. Ideal for someone from a merchandise, demand or commercial planning background looking to step into a broader, more strategic role.
What you’ll do
- Build and implement a best-in-class planning framework
- Own demand forecasting and create a clear, data-led demand signal
- Align commercial, supply chain and financial plans
- Improve forecast accuracy, stock turn and working capital
- Introduce and lead S&OP / IBP processes
- Support range planning, promotions and seasonal activity
- Provide commercial insight and challenge to decision making
- Develop clear reporting, KPIs and planning governance
Who we’re looking for
- 5+ years’ experience in a planning role (e.g. merchandise, demand or commercial / inventory planning)
- Experience within multi-site, multi-channel retail, wholesale or similar environments
- Strong understanding of margin, stock, availability and working capital
- Advanced analytical capability (Excel / planning tools)
- Experience building or improving planning processes
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders cross-functionally
- Leadership experience
The 'nice to haves' but certainly not essential
- Experience in consumer goods, electricals or similar product-led environments
- Exposure to distributed, franchise or partner-led models
Why this new role really appeals?
- Build a function from the ground up
- High visibility and real commercial impact
- Strategic role with hands-on ownership
- Collaborative, forward-thinking environment
Merchandise Product Manager in Andover employer: ReQuire Consultancy LTD
ReQuire Consultancy offers an exceptional opportunity for an Ecommerce Merchandiser in Andover, where you can thrive in a hybrid working environment that promotes work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth and a collaborative culture, the company values your contributions and provides a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring you feel supported as you help shape the online shopping experience for a dynamic and expanding business.
