Pro Direct is built on a passion for sport, product, and service. Our team has worked relentlessly over the past 30 years to ensure we connect athletes worldwide with the best choice of products.
We made it our mission to engage with and awaken the passion within our customers; we thrive to produce the best possible experience and want them to love sport and product as much as we do.
We are a hard-hitting and lively team of professionals, dedicated to changing the world of online sports retail.
Role Overview
We are a fast-growing eCommerce retailer looking for a dynamic Merchandise Planning Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping our product strategy and inventory performance. We are an ambitious online retailer with exciting growth plans, a loyal customer base, and a strong brand presence in our niche.
As Merchandise Planning Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the planning process and financial performance across all product categories. Working closely with the Buying teams, Marketing, and Operations, you will forecast sales, plan inventory, and drive strategies that maximize opportunity, sales, margin, and stock efficiency.
What You Get:
* 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
* 5 days paid sick leave
* 7% Total Salary Employer Pension Contribution
* Staff discount of up to 30% (Pro:Direct) and 40% (Do Clothing)
* Seasonal shutdown over the Christmas period with a gifted day of leave
* National Gym discounts are available through Hussle and Nuffield Health
* Access to our Healthcare Scheme through AXA Health
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through AXA Health for staff & family members
* Annual Pay Reviews and Appraisals
* ‘Refer a friend’ policy, with bonus rewards for successful referrals
* Free Annual Flu Jabs
* Enhanced Sick Pay Scheme for staff with over 5 years length-of-service
* Casual work attire
* PDS has a vibrant & passionate culture
* Based in the heart of Devon, we have rolling green hills, sandy beaches, and mysterious moorlands
What We Look for in Our Team
* To add cultural and professional value to the team
* Be 100% yourself, we are genuine and love what we do
* Passion…without it, we would not be where we are today
* A true team player, we work and play hard together
* A true desire to deliver outstanding customer-focused solutions
What We Need You to Do
* Respond to top-down planning objectives to drive alignment on financial objectives across the business and align retail channels, departments, and product categories to a Retail Plan
* Set financial targets in the context of historical sales, profitability data, inventory optimization, overarching trends, patterns, seasonal fluctuations, competitive landscape, and all external factors that impact costs, pricing strategy, sales, and profitability
* Ensure reconciliation and achievement of financial goals within the Retail Plan and Merchandise Plans, including revenue by channel, sell-through, margin, and target inventory
* Provide overall control of the budgets and forecasts for each department and category to ensure achievement of the Retail Plan
Your Skills
* Ability to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and effectively communicate back to stakeholders
* Strong analytical and numerical skills for forecasting and budgeting
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with various teams
* Attention to detail and the ability to multitask for managing multiple projects simultaneously
* Knowledge of retail industry trends and consumer behavior
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
* Understanding of merchandising principles and techniques
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