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MERCHANDISE PLANNER/BUYER

Full Time

About the Role:

We're looking for a commercially-minded, highly motivated Merchandise Planner/Buyer to join our fast-paced retail team and play a critical role in our next stage of growth.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, loves data and product in equal measure, and wants to grow into a future Senior Buyer/Planner role. You'll support our Head of Design, Planning, Buying & Production across seasonal planning, buying, financial forecasting, and stock optimisation — with real ownership and room to grow.

We're a multi-brand fashion retailer with a fast-growing in-house label, as well as a curated selection of external brands and stockhouse lines. This is a rare opportunity to work across both buying and planning in a role that's truly strategic and commercial.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & Forecasting

• Support seasonal and annual merchandise planning across internal and external categories.
• Build and maintain WSSI, OTB, and demand planning tools.
• Review stock flow and performance, making recommendations to optimise margin and avoid under/overstocking.
• Lead replenishment strategies for core product lines — ensuring we're never out of our bestsellers.

Buying – In-House & External

• Assist in range architecture and seasonal buying for stockhouses and external indent brands.
• Raise and manage POs, maintain accurate delivery timelines and style trackers.
• Liaise with external suppliers and ensure all products are delivered on time, to margin, and with commercial outcomes in mind.
• Analyse weekly trade, identify opportunities, and take swift action on rebuys, markdowns, and missed demand.

Support & Growth

• Collaborate closely with the VA, production manager, warehouse, and other internal teams.
• Provide cover when the Head of Department is on leave — take ownership and lead.
• Dive into core product categories and contribute to our long-term growth strategy.
• Grow into a future senior leader and build strong commercial foundations along the way.

About You:

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a planning and or buying, role in retail or fashion.
• Extensive experience creating and managing a WSSI from scratch — you can confidently build, adapt, and analyse stock and sales flow using a WSSI as a key decision-making tool.
• Experience working in multi-brand retailer (ideal but not essential).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a true hunger to learn, grow, and take ownership.
• Confident communicator – you'll be dealing with suppliers, internal teams, and supporting leadership.
• Energetic, proactive, and always one step ahead.

Perks & Culture:

• Big impact in a fast-moving business – your voice and actions matter here and are valued.
• Genuine growth pathway to a Senior Planner/Buyer role within 12–18 months, based on performance and achievement of key KPIs.
• Staff discounts, supportive culture, and the opportunity to shape our next chapter.

Please send resumes to [email protected]

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