Merchandiser / Demand Planner, GL1

We have an exciting opportunity to join an innovative business who are experiencing significant growth, as part of their planning team. We are looking for an experienced individual with the following skills: * Previous experience within Merchandising * Experience managing & coaching a direct report * WSSI management * Commercial awareness * Experienced Excel Skills * Strong written and verbal communication Our client is an award winning, progressive business who offer a supportive and welcoming working environment. Ongoing training and personal development is key within the business. Duties include: Duties and Responsibilities * Preparation of forecasts and demand plans along with revisions through analysis of historical data and understanding of future trends and activities * Set and monitor performance against agreed KPIs relating to sales, margin, markdown, obsolete stock and physical stock holding * Working with the Merchandise manager to develop commercial, balanced ranges within agreed framework * Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure supply and availability are seamless. * Maximise opportunities and minimise risks by monitoring performance verses plan and proposing remedial action where necessary * Maintain effective control of Open to buy, intake, and phasing * Maintaining accurate master data, and preparation of weekly reporting * Assisting in the development of department processes and procedures * Vendor management & OTIF reporting * Coaching and development of Assistant Merchandiser Wavelength Recruitment Ltd is operating as an Employment Agency on this occasion. Why choose us as your recruiter? We will work with you to ensure you have all the facts you need to make an informed decision about your next career move and will support you with recruitment advice throughout the process. We are expert recruiters with a long standing, local reputation. Everyone is important to us