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Planner

Employer
IGNATA Retail & FMCG
Location
Chiswick
Salary
£35k - 40k per year
Closing date
23 Feb 2018

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Merchandising
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Job Details

The Buying and Merchandising division of Exsurgo is recruiting a Planner for a global retailer. 

This is a very fast-paced and values driven company, achieving impressive growth making a difference through their attention to detail. This company will offer you a fantastic career with the  opportunitie to progress very quickly. There is a great benefits package that also comes withthe role and a great social enviroment.

The role:

To maximise sales and net profit from products through liaising with buying teams, utilising inventories, product sales history and other relevant market information to plan the most effective mix and sequence of products for specific programmed hours to achieve budgeted sales and being responsible for the management of inventory.

The ideal candidate

You must have had previous Planning experience or be at Junior Merchandiser level and have a background in fashion, beauty or home categories.You must be used to working in extremely fast paced envioroments. You will be highly numerate with strong analytical skills and exceptional excel knowledge. Experience in managing a team and used to high volume and high pressure. 

You must:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years experience in sales and inventory analysis within a Head Office retail environment, with particular emphasis on merchandising and stock control.
  • A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject i.e. business degree/marketing – preferable
  • Ability to analyse data and draw relevant conclusions to positively impact the business and problem solve
  • Good level of computer literacy with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • A strong financial understanding including margin, profit, sales and inventory management.
  • Good commercial and trend awareness for relevant product area.

    • If you have the relelvant skill set then please do apply!

    Successful candidates will be contacted about this role and similar roles. 

    Connect with us. Follow us on Twitter @exsurgo_group or LinkedIn to hear about our other roles and more!

    Company

    Previously known as Exsurgo, Ignata was founded in 2011 and, in less than 10 years'​, we’ve grown to become one of the top 150 recruitment companies in the UK.

    Specialising in Retail & FMCG, we are proud of the relationships we have developed and with 85% of our business coming from existing relationships, this is testament to the exceptional levels of service we provide.

    Our areas of expertise are middle to senior management positions that focus on the customer. These include manager to director level positions across:

    • Account Management
    • Category Management
    • Commercial Strategy (MS & P)
    • Trade & Shopper Marketing
    • Marketing and Insights

    We partner with an enviable list of clients; not just global brand leaders, but also many SMEs and emerging entrepreneurial businesses. Key to our success is that we align ourselves with clients who aren’t just good at what they do, but also have a strong ethos and the values that enable candidates to have successful and progressive careers.

    Company info
    Telephone
    0203 056 4525
    Location
    7 Swallow Place
     London
    W1B2AG
    GB
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