Card Factory
Assistant Merchandise Planner
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About the Role
We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Merchandise Planner to help us build customer-focused product ranges and support key projects that drive sales, profit, and stock efficiency. You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team where your insights and ideas will make a real impact.
At cardfactory, we believe in smart working. That means you’ll spend around two days a week at our Wakefield support centre, with the flexibility to work from home the rest of the time.
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Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll be:
- Reviewing trading performance
- Managing forecasts
- Raising purchase orders
- Working closely with suppliers and internal teams to make sure our stores are stocked with the right products at the right time
- Getting involved in range building and performance analysis, helping shape the future of our product offering
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Requirements
We’re looking for someone with experience in merchandising as an Assistant Merchandiser, Merch Admin, or Allocator - ideally in a fast-paced retail or fashion environment. You’ll need:
- Strong Excel skills
- A knowledge of Power BI would be an advantage
- A good understanding of stock management
- A sharp eye for detail
If you’re proactive, organised, and ready to grow, this could be the perfect fit.
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