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Job Vacancy Details
Merchandise Planner
Non Food
West Midlands
Permanent ⁄ £30000 - £40000
Updated March 5, 2012
Halfords are looking to recruit a Merchandise Planner whose prime responsibility will be to own the stock forecast for specific product groups. This is achieved through taking input from the relevant Trading teams and Suppliers for new ranges, seasons and promotions. Working as part of the Commercial Planning Team you will play a pivotal role within the business, owning and generating accurate stock forecasts and intake plans for each product group. The role will fully support the Trading team with relevant information and analysis to help inform better commercial decisions, acting as a respected commercial partner. Additionally the role will manage delivery of all Supply Chain KPIs.
The successful candidate will own and manage intake plans for specific planning groups within each category in line with budget expectations.
Alongside this you will be assisting and influencing sales and margin forecasting and commercial decision making with product managers and other functions across the business. You will be expected to manage inventory to agreed stock budgets and stock Turn KPIs. Product category areas may include Sat Nav, Cycling or Travel Solutions which would require both branded and own label supplier management experience.
Overview of responsibilities
-Support and influence company sales & margin budget -Stock forecasting taking inputs from trading teams for promotions, new ranges and seasons.
-Hold regular consensus meetings with Product Managers / Buyers and external suppliers to review and update sales and intake plans -Manage all aspects of Supply Chain KPIs (DC and Store Availability / stock investment / Forecast accuracy / stock turn / DC capacity)
Who we're looking for
You will have a strong track record of performing within a Merchandising or Retail Supply Chain role. This will have given you exposure to a global supplier base and diverse product portfolio. An ability to understand and interpret commercial information is essential, whilst being able to influence key decision makers to drive positive performance across the category.
Your experience will ideally involve exposure to branded suppliers as well as some direct factory relationships.
Summary of requirements
- A proven track record of high performance in a high profile merchandising role
- An ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressurised environment
- An ability to develop and manage excellent relationships throughout the supply chain process
- A strong ability to analyse financial and competitor data to inform commercial decision making
About our client
About our client
With over 10,000 employees and more than 466 stores, Halfords is the UK's leading retailer in each of the key product markets in which it operates.
In fact, Halfords is fast evolving into a true multi-channel retailer with turnover in 2011 at c.£869.7 million + 4.6%, long-term sustainable growth is an absolute focus and in order to achieve this they need to have an elite team of merchandise planners on board.
If you would like to work for a market leading retailer who is passionate about its customers and employees we want to hear from you.
What's on offer
Competitive Salary between £30,000 to £40,000 + Package and relocation if required
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0)121 6346970.
Job Ref: 13215964
Your application will be sent to Oliver Nevel.
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