Posted: 15 June
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, analytical, and commercially focused Demand Planner Merchandiser to join a family of intimate apparel brands.
Reporting to the Merchandising Manager, you will play a key role in planning, forecasting, and trading across our multi-channel business, ensuring optimum stock levels to drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This is a newly created post and an excellent opening for someone who is self motivated and looking to make the role their own.
Hybrid working available after successful competition of probationary period.
Demand Planner Merchandiser - Key Responsibilities
* Manage inventory and stock levels across eCommerce, marketplaces, and wholesale channels to maximise sales performance.
* Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans to achieve agreed KPIs.
* Lead weekly and monthly trading reviews, providing insight-driven recommendations to maximise sales and margin opportunities.
* Support seasonal planning, range architecture, and channel-specific trading strategies.
* Optimise forward buying decisions through analysis of sales trends and demand forecasts.
* Develop markdown and promotional strategies to achieve sales targets while protecting profitability.
* Collaborate closely with Commercial, Finance, and external partners to support business objectives.
* Ensure global stock cover and effective inventory management through strategic planning and forecasting.
Demand Planner Merchandiser - Skills & Experience
* Minimum 5 years' merchandising experience, ideally within fashion, retail, or eCommerce.
* Strong understanding of multi-channel merchandising and inventory planning.
* Familiar working with high number of SKU’s or mix of size range and options.
* Commercially minded with excellent analytical and forecasting skills.
* Experience in a fast-paced, data-driven retail environment.
* Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building abilities.
* Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
* Experience within Intimate Apparel is advantageous but not essential
