Morgan McKinley is seeking an Assistant Merchandise Planner to join a well-known retailer in Dublin. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping commercial decisions and collaborate with management to define and maintain optimal stock levels for all products within the group.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop merchandise planning and stock forecasting strategies (annual, bi-annual, quarterly) for assigned categories
* Provide high-quality data and analysis on budget performance, sales performance, margin, and investment
* Maintain alignment with finance managers in global locations on budgets and KPIs
* Manage optimum stock levels for each business unit
* Supply accurate margin and category information for new bid processes
* Deliver advanced commercial analysis and evaluation of strategic corporate planning opportunities
* Liaise with suppliers to address slow sellers or discontinued stock
* Oversee replenishment, including defining parameters, forecasting sales trends, and reporting on out-of-stock issues and supplier fulfillment
* Improve departmental efficiencies through new reporting templates and process improvements
Requirements
* 3+ years of merchandising/planning experience in a retail environment
* Project management experience is beneficial
* Proficient user of Power BI and MS Office with advanced Excel skills
* Fully qualified driver's license essential