At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in Merchandising Planning and drive growth opportunities.
- Company: Dynamic brand-focused company in Watford, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team with excellent growth potential and a focus on well-being.
- Why this job: Shape future strategies while mentoring the next generation of leaders.
- Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and experience in planning tools required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
As Planner you will lead a Merchandising Planning team, overseeing a key Brand, and helping to find opportunities for growth. You will need to build close and store relationships with key partners within the business to help to capitalise on the future opportunities. A key part of the role is to coach and develop your team into the future leader of the business.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Critically analyses trade reports, and utilises own knowledge to influence forecasting & promotional/MD planning.
- Influence trade actions that impact Division/channel performance.
- Drives and optimises line card process and communicates impacts to department KPI's to key stakeholders.
- Ensures the department is maximising KPI opps and minimising KPI risks, through successful management of the WSSI.
- Understands long term sales plans and can translate this into department KPIs.
- Oversees inventory management process and works cross-functionally, to provide solutions to reach end of season stock targets and average cost turn, communicating KPI impacts to management.
- Uses hindsight assessment to formulate the financial building blocks required for strategy planning.
- Partners & influences buying counterparts to formulate the department forward strategy, and able to critically assess the risks and opps associated, whilst providing sound solutions.
- Owns OTB process, influencing buying counterparts to meet department KPI's through optimising buying strategies and OTB management, demonstrating flexibility in approach to maximise opportunities.
- Responsible for overseeing seasonal markdowns & communication to stores.
- Works efficiently & sets department priorities.
Commercial Awareness
- Utilises knowledge of brand positioning and market analysis to help shape future strategies.
- Oversees regular store visits and competitor reviews.
Team Development
- To adopt a positive and proactive approach to their own training and development as well as that of their peers.
- Influences & collaborates with key stakeholders on cross-functional projects & process improvement.
- Coaches and trains team, helping them to acquire the skills & knowledge to be more effective.
- Regularly reviews team progress towards achieving goals.
- Participates in company initiatives as appropriate.
- Empowers team wellness & prioritises team psychological safety.
- Feels confident leading a team and can clearly delegate tasks.
Communications & Partnerships
- Creates and maintains strong working relationships within key stakeholders.
- Collaborates and informs stakeholders on strategies & business goals.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Strong analytical mindset and experienced in using planning and forecasting tools and systems.
- Effective communicator - able to communicate messages clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
- Able to work autonomously, results orientated and able to 'think outside the box'.
- Able to demonstrate logical analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Solution orientated with an entrepreneurial attitude.
- Able to organize, prioritise tasks and manages time well to meet deadlines.
- Can confidently and respectfully challenge others opinions.
- Demonstrates self-awareness of their impact on others & seeks feedback on ways to improve.
- Build and maintain productive relationships within team environment.
- An expert in using Microsoft Excel and BI reporting tools.
- Able to demonstrate resilience and remain positive during challenging periods.
- Attention to detail.
- Leads by example & shows desire to mentor junior members.
Merchandise Planner - Watford employer: What Jobs
As a Merchandise Planner in Watford, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, empowering you to lead a talented team while building strong relationships across the business. With competitive benefits and a commitment to your professional journey, we offer a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the merchandising landscape.
