Senior Merchandiser Planner

A well-known, market-leading FMCG Retail brand require a Senior Merchandise Planner to join their supply chain team. This role is pivotal in planning, coordinating and optimising the flow of stock across the business, ensuring products are delivered on time, in full and at the most effective cost. The ideal candidate will work closely with various teams including Buying, Merchandising and Distribution, playing a key role in supporting product availability, seasonal demand and promotional activity.

Specific duties of the Senior Merchandise Planner include:

Develop and manage inbound supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, seasonal launches and promotional activity.
Maintain purchase orders in line with lead times, minimum order quantities and supplier capacity.
Ensure product availability for key launches and peak trading periods.
Balance availability, stock health and inbound capacity to support both store and online demand.
Conduct regular performance r...