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Merchandise Planner

Job details
Posting date: 20 May 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 June 2024
Location: South Molton, Devon
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Mole Valley Farmers
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: MVF1008398

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Summary

Salary: To be discussed on application

Contract Type: Permanent

Contracted Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Here at Mole Valley Farmers we’re proud to have created an environment unlike anywhere else. We’re 1,700 experts in our field. Retailers, Merchandisers, Buyers and Advisors. All focused on looking after our customers and developing in our careers.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Merchandise Planner to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Merchandising you will work closely with different functions throughout the business especially our Product Managers where you will support them to manage their category ensuring excellent delivery of stock and availability.

About You

So that you're set for success, we're looking for a self-starter, who's got a strong analytical ability and good Excel knowledge. Ideally you will have some people management experience and be an exceptional communicator with the confidence to influence at all levels. You'll work as part of a versatile team with a can-do culture, so it’s important that you're determined and strive for excellence.

What you will be doing as a Merchandise Planner…

Managing with your team all ordering and replenishment for a set number of categories.
Ensuring high levels of availability of products in stores
Work with Product Manager to develop Category strategy and Business plan, with input of Supplier Performance
Planning & managing all Forward orders & Fixed buys onto the system with allocation and replenishment plans, to ensure Supply chain have full visibility of this intake
Working with Supply chain to manage stock movements from the warehouse to stores
About the Team

Our way of working is built on trust and brings opportunity to all. We’re trusted to work in the best way to get the best results and this empowerment has a huge impact on our customers, our business and our careers. We challenge ourselves to be better and take every opportunity to get better.

This is Us

Our shared purpose is at the heart of everything we do. We’re 100% owned by farmers and 100% committed to supporting them in every way. We build lasting relationships with our customers and our brand is built on powering UK agriculture.

Since 1960 when we first began, we’ve welcomed thousands of colleagues into our team. We’re friendly, approachable, caring, open to, and supportive of our people above process, and that’s why we believe a comprehensive benefits package is important for your health and wellbeing.

Company pension contributions
Up to 25% discount in our Retail Stores and online
33 days holiday, including bank holidays
Hybrid working
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts across 100’s of well known brands
Life assurance
Free parking at our Head Office
Long service recognition
A wealth of learning and development opportunities for you to grow and progress
Please note, this vacancy may close prior to the expiry date if we have received a suitable number of applications.

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