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Merchandise Planning Manager

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Plymouth, Devon PL7 1RF, England

Salary

£70,000 - £84,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • My client, a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company, is seeking a Merchandising and Stock Coordinator at their Head Office in Plymouth due to expansion plans.
  • The role requires experience in logistics or merchandising, with a focus on managing product availability and resolving stock issues.
  • Key responsibilities include reviewing availability reports, monitoring KPIs, and ensuring alignment between store layouts and planograms.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as a pension, employee discounts, and a cycle to work scheme.
  • Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, while SQL knowledge is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

My client is a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK 's fastest growing privately owned companies.

As a result of their expansion plans, and continued ongoing success they are seeking a dynamic Merchandising and Stock Coordinator, to be based at their Head Office in Plymouth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review the daily suite of availability reports and take action on any issues affecting product availability.
  • Conduct analyses with the web logistics team to identify and address potential stock issues before they escalate.
  • Monitor KPIs and escalate critical issues as needed.
  • Liaise with logistics teams and other departments to manage master and component SKUs, ensuring accurate profiling and range planning.
  • Ensure floorplans align with store data and Planogram allocations, identifying discrepancies and correcting them in collaboration with store teams.
  • Ensure that planograms, bay counts, and gradings in the system match the physical store layouts.
  • Review new stores and ensure full availability of stock.
  • Work with the team to address out-of-stock situations by finding replacement SKUs or leveraging Sales Stock Analysis and Replacement SKUs Reports.
  • Liaise with the buying and merchandising teams to phase out old stock and support stores with stock exits where necessary.
  • Analyze profiles and ensure that SKUs are stocked appropriately to avoid low stock or OOS situations between deliveries.

Person Specification:

  • Experience in a logistics / merchandising role desirable.
  • Able to code in SQL desirable, full training will be provided.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams such as logistics, buying and merchandising.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, primarily excel.
  • Self-starter with a good eye for detail.
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions based on findings.

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension
  • Long service awards
  • Employee discount
  • Cycle to work scheme

If you have any questions regarding this role please contact Bryan Scott in the Reed Plymouth office

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.