ReQuire Consultancy
Product Merchandiser
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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.
What you’ll do
- 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
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Who we’re looking for
- 5+ years’ experience in a planning role (e.g. merchandise, demand or commercial / inventory planning)
- Experience within 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
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The 'nice to haves' but certainly not essential
- Experience in consumer goods, electricals or similar product-led environments. Exposure to distributed, franchise or partner-led models
Why this new role really appeals?
- Build a function from the ground up
- High visibility and real commercial impact
- Strategic role with hands-on ownership
- Collaborative, forward-thinking environment
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