Our client is a very high-end Jewellery company based in Central London and seeking an experienced Merchandising Planner. Must have a background within Jewellery or High-End Retail.

General Purpose of the Position:

The Merchandising Planner supports sales forecasting, inventory planning, and production coordination to ensure optimal product availability across the retail network. The role works closely with the Merchandising team and workshops to align demand forecasts with production capacity, monitor stock levels, and support data-driven planning decisions that maximize business opportunities and operation efficiency.

PROFILE

Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing and adjusting monthly production plans in line with sales demand and inventory requirements
• Support the allocation of production orders among workshops according to business priorities, workshop capacity, and delivery timelines.
• Liaise with workshops to track production progress and ensure alignment with planned delivery schedules.
• Coordinate production timelines and maintain accurate delivery records.
• Assist in translating demand forecasts into production and inventory plans to ensure adequate stock availability
• Monitor stock levels to support the re-order process and maintain optimal inventory coverage
• Identify potential inventory risks, such as stock shortages or slow-moving items, and escalate recommendations for corrective actions.
• Track open orders and ensure timely follow-up to support product availability.
• Provide analytical and data support for sales and production forecasting and planning activities.
• Maintain and update key planning and tracking files covering stock, sales, open orders and deliveries.
• Support the preparation of planning reports and analysis to facilitate merchandising and business reviews.
• Maintain production status reports and provide updates on lead times and delivery schedules to internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with other key teams to ensure alignment between sales forecasts, production planning, and inventory needs.
• Provide planning and delivery updates to internal teams to support commercial and operational decision- making.
• Assist in ad hoc analysis, reporting, and operational tasks to support the merchandising planning function.

Skills and Ability:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in merchandising planning or supply chain planning, or retail analytics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales and inventory data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience managing data and planning reports.
• Strong organization skills with excellent attention to details.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a face-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in Jewellery and diamond knowledge would be appreciated.