Assistant Merchandise Planner, Full Time

Overview

Overview

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Job Introduction

Main Responsibilities

• Manage stock ownership at SKU/store level and process order allocations.
• Improve forecast accuracy for store/SKU to enhance year-on-year performance.
• Predict future sales, considering seasonal and promotional activities, to ensure optimal in-store availability.
• Fulfil new store stock plans and range launches within set timeframes.
• Maintain system updates with stock data and generate stock reports.
• Address third-party stock, delivery, and invoice issues promptly and professionally.
• Oversee both internal and external purchase order processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and stock control for timely order completion.
• Handle international bookings and documentation, including customs, for third-party deliveries.
• Ensure precise purchase order management and forecasting in merchandising systems to assist the Inventory Management Analyst.

The Ideal Candidate

• Good knowledge/experience of Supply Chain and Stock Management principles/processes
• Good knowledge of Excel, Relex similar replenishment systems
• Good written and verbal communications skills at all levels
• Experience in Supply Chain / Store Stock Management / Logistics / Operations
• Demonstrable drive & commitment and willingness to learn and adapt
• Good levels of planning, organisational skills and the ability to multi task
• Experience working in a retail environment is advantageous, but not essential
• Strong analytical & numerical skills

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.  

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email) 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies, please.

Competitive salary and benefits package
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