Merchandise Product Manager

The opportunity

We re exclusively supporting the hire of a Merchandise Planning Manager into a newly created, high-impact role within a complex, multi-site, multi-channel environment.

This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a planning function from the ground up, with real influence across commercial, supply chain and financial performance.

Ideal for someone from a merchandise, demand or commercial planning background looking to step into a broader, more strategic role.

• Build and implement a best-in-class planning framework
• Own demand forecasting and create a clear, data-led demand signal
• Align commercial, supply chain and financial plans
• Improve forecast accuracy, stock turn and working capital
• Introduce and lead S&OP / IBP processes
• Support range planning, promotions and seasonal activity
• Provide commercial insight and challenge to decision making
• Develop clear reporting, KPIs and planning governance

• 5+ years  experience in a planning role (e.g. merchandise, demand or commercial / inventory planning)
  Experience with in multi-site, multi-channel retail, wholesale or similar environments
• Strong understanding of margin, stock, availability and working capital
• Advanced analytical capability (Excel / planning tools)
• Experience building or improving planning processes
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders cross-functionally
• Leadership experience

• Experience in consumer goods, electricals or similar product-led environments. Exposure to distributed, franchise or partner-led models

• Build a function from the ground up
• High visibility and real commercial impact
• Strategic role with hands-on ownership
• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment