Junior Planner

This position reports to the Head of Planning Your responsibilities will include: Oversee the In-stock function including demand planning, ordering and capacity management in line with department strategy. Deliver accurate insights and reports on a timely basis on which department managers can base commercial decisions and deliver on revenue and margin plans. Create sustainable In-stock systems and processes in partnership with central analytics, technical and product teams. Planning management to support department procurement cycles including but not limited to seasonality, promotion planning, reaction, import purchasing & continual replenishment. Develop the bottom-up budgeting plan cycle and reviews in line with performance, margin, stock turn & departmental strategy objectives. Own and compile the annual retail sales budget, quarterly plan, working plan as well as on-going. reforecasting at category and product levels to ensure budgets are achieved. Manage end to end inventory availability and inventory health including improved in-stock rates (availability), inventory planning at categorisation, systematic forecasting, markdown and clearance provisions, return to supplier activities and warehouse space management. Drive process improvement and operational excellence within our supplier base by reducing costs, defects, and lead times, while increasing innovation, automation, and economies of scale. Drive complex business analysis that identifies opportunities to improve cost structure and profitability, focusing on continual contribution margin improvements. Support the operations team in delivering a world-class customer experience – monitor and scrutinise department returns, defects and write offs, supporting the customer service team on product queries and resolving any customer complaints.