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Senior Merchandise Planner – Supply Chain
Reed · Bournemouth
Job description
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Merchandise Planner to join the Supply Chain team. In this hybrid role you will coordinate the flow of stock, ensuring products reach stores and online channels on time, in full and at optimal cost.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and manage inbound supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, seasonal launches and promotional activity.
- Maintain purchase orders respecting lead times, minimum order quantities and supplier capacity.
- Ensure product availability for key launches and peak trading periods.
- Balance availability, stock health and inbound capacity for both store and online demand.
- Conduct regular performance reviews with the Buyer to assess risks, opportunities and trading performance.
- Manage the end‑to‑end range review process against critical path deadlines.
- Plan and manage stock intake for promotional campaigns and seasonal events.
- Act as the primary planning contact for assigned suppliers, supporting performance reviews and identifying efficiency improvements.
Required profile
- Proven experience in merchandise planning, preferably in a senior role.
- Strong commercial mindset with a track record of driving sales performance and meeting KPIs.
- Excellent analytical abilities and proficiency in planning systems.
- Leadership experience with the ability to set clear objectives and foster high performance.
- Effective communication and collaborative relationship building.
- Resilient, solution‑focused and proactive problem‑solver.
Required skills
- Planning systems
What we offer
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.
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