At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive merchandise strategy through forecasting, analysis, and inventory planning.
- Company: Join Global Retail Brands and be part of a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Other info: Work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to strategic planning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in retail by optimising stock and sales strategies.
- Qualifications: Experience in Merchandise Planning and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 41850 - 51150 $ per year.
We're seeking an experienced Merchandise Planner to join our team at Global Retail Brands!
We currently have two positions available in Support Office - salt&pepper and Concessions.
This role plays a critical part in driving merchandise strategy through accurate forecasting, in-depth analysis, and strong inventory planning to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.
You'll work closely with Buyers and Planning teams to deliver commercial outcomes across sales, profit, and stock, while supporting seasonal strategy, in-season trading, and end-to-end planning processes.
- What you'll be doing
- Support seasonal range reviews through detailed performance analysis and SWOT insights
- Develop weekly sales, profit, and stock plans within the Strategic Sales Plan (SSP)
- Build purchase and stock flow plans aligned to buying strategies and lifecycle needs
- Analyse category performance to support store grading and ranging decisions
- Manage in-season trading, ensuring sales and gross profit outcomes are optimised
- Monitor inventory positions across DC and stores to maximise availability and efficiency
- Support markdown and stock optimisation decisions to minimise margin erosion
- Provide analytical insight to support Buyers in decision‐making and range strategy
What we're looking for
- Experience in Merchandise Planning or Demand Planning within retail
- Strong background in forecasting, budgeting, and in-season trading
- Advanced Excel skills with strong numerical and analytical capability
- Experience working with merchandise systems (Pronto highly regarded)
- Strong understanding of retail stock flow, lifecycle planning, and category management
- Cookware or hard goods experience highly desirable
- Confident communicator who can influence buyers and stakeholders
- Work within a key cookware category with strong commercial impact
- Parental leave contract with meaningful end-to-end planning ownership
- Exposure to strategic planning, in-season trading, and range development
- Collaborative, fast‐paced retail environment
Merchandise Planner Opportunities | Global Retail Brands employer: Global Retail Brands
At Robins Kitchen, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a collaborative and dynamic work culture that empowers our eCommerce professionals to thrive. With a focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our portfolio of global retail brands while working alongside a passionate team in a supportive office environment. Join us to drive online sales and enhance customer experiences in a role that truly values your contributions.
