We are on the look out for an Assistant Merchandise Planner to join our Central team. This person will support the delivery of topline budgeting, forecasting, trading and exit activities. The management of certain specific and unique Region / Channel complexities of our Clothing business will also form part of this role, under the guidance of a Merchandise Planning Manager. The person will need to work closely with product merchandising, operations, trade planning, channel, technology and business intelligence functions in the business to succeed. Supporting (and deputising for) the Merchandise Planning Manager with Clothing country budgets, and the top down financial review forecasting on a periodic basis. Assist with the bottom up period WSSI forecast review process, with supporting analysis to support HOM and MPM periodic meetings. Weekly trade commentary and supporting analysis for distribution to the leadership team and wider business. Identification of risks & opportunities within weekly trade, focusing on key country / channel specifics. Produce specific analysis / insight for the commercial teams through country, divisional and attribute reviews. Support in trade plan review and execution, inclusive of markdown and promotional costing reviews and upload execution. Enabling top down and bottom-up reviews across product divisions, drilling down at country level to drive profit maximisation. Management of Clothing country daily sales forecast, providing insight and commentary for leadership. Working with our Tools, Systems and Business Intelligence team to drive simplification throughout the Home and Clothing Business. Assist with Trade Planning Calendars, Promotional Activity and the Business Workplan- cascading this to all divisions. A key link in the management of commercial and financial processes including close of half, end of year, recode processes in conjunction with product commercial teams. A super user on all systems. Assist with analysing market trends, understand key competitors & external factors and update the team on changing conditions. A track record of delivering work in an accurate and timely fashion. Previous experience in retail, customer or commercially focused roles. A proven communicator with good influencing skills. A background in merchandising. Merchandise Administration experience required (within a commercial team is beneficial). LI-Hybrid LI-ZM1