Merchandise Planning 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.

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

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

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

For a confidential discussion, contact ReQuire Consultancy today. Liam McConnell is handling the recruitment for this role.