Merchandise Planner

Job description / Role

Reporting in to the Merchandise Planning Manager you will have 2 direct reports to assist you. You will primarily be responsible for ensuring the development, implementation and control of all elements of merchandise planning.

Your prior experience will enable you to successfully interpret the strategy required and to build the merchandise and range plans. This will include trading different brands across the seasons and conducting pre-season and post-season analysis to support your strategies. These plans will be completed in accordance with budgets that you have assisted preparing and are balanced, achievable and in support of business objectives. Controlling stock and purchases in a timely manner will also be important.

Requirements

Tertiary qualified you will have proven experience in apparel planning. With strong communication and relationship management skills you will also be adept at the analytical side and have the ability to problem solve and translate large quantities of data.

About the Company

KERSHAW LEONARD "WE CHANGE PEOPLES LIVES"

Who we are:

Founded in September 1999 The Kershaw Leonard Group was based upon professional recruitment practices laid down by the UK Institute of Employment Consultants whose values are still at the core of our success today.

Inherently we believe that recruitment is a people business not a CV processing business and as such we take time and care to make sure we understand the needs of both our Clients and our Candidates.

Such attention to the care side of our business together with the sheer length of time we have been established has given us a unique position. We regularly attract top class candidates who only want to work with Kershaw Leonard as they trust our confidentiality and professionalism. Similarly, more than 75% of the clients we work with come back for more when they have a new position to fill.

What we do:

Kershaw Leonard Group places exceptional talent on a Global scale. Our winning strategy is to partner very closely with a small number of clients so we can really understand their objectives, needs and aspirations in a way that allows us to intuitively know the kind of cultural fit they are looking for when the time comes for them to recruit new talent. Then once that talent is on board and part of the client’s team, to assist wherever is needed to improve performance and leadership skills

Why Us:

The Kershaw Leonard Group is more than just a recruitment agency. In addition to KL Recruitment, KL Consulting offers a vast spectrum of skills from our experienced behavioural psychologist and consultants with almost two decades of HR Director level experience in the region.