Strategic Planning Lead — Merchandising & Stock

Redefined; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned company in Bracknell seeks a Planning Manager to oversee merchandising and stock strategies within the Supply Chain transformation program. This role involves leading teams, managing stock replenishment planning, and engaging with suppliers for improvements. The ideal candidate has proven experience in stock planning and team leadership. Offering a salary of up to £90,000 and a hybrid working model, this role promises a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading high-performing teams in end to end stock planning, analytics, or supply chain planning.
• Evidence of managing stakeholders, suppliers and customer relationships.
• Ability to drive operational and commercial improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support and influence the assortment planning process.
• Collaborate with Trading, Supply Chain and Retail for operational improvements.
• Lead engagement with suppliers for operational enhancements.
• Represent Merchandising in Trading discussions.

Skills

Leading high-performing teams

End to end stock planning

Stakeholder management

Transformational mindset

Tools

JDA (ordering and fulfilment)

Job description

A leading employee-owned company in Bracknell seeks a Planning Manager to oversee merchandising and stock strategies within the Supply Chain transformation program. This role involves leading teams, managing stock replenishment planning, and engaging with suppliers for improvements. The ideal candidate has proven experience in stock planning and team leadership. Offering a salary of up to £90,000 and a hybrid working model, this role promises a dynamic work environment.