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Merchandise Planning Manager
poltronesofà —Sunderland
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Paid Media Manager (Google, Meta & TikTok Ads) Ecommerce – Fashion
Styledup —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £26,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Senior Procurement Manager
Revvity —East Boldon
- Remote
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
Junior Category Specialist
Essentra —Jarrow
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Procurement Specialist/Senior Procurement Specialist
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £32,073 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Ecommerce and Trading Manager
Cedarcrest Global Trading Limited —Newton Aycliffe
- £42,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Merchandising
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Senior Marketing Manager
Vertu Motors —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Up to £47,000 a year
- Full-time
- AI
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Purchasing Manager
Greggs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Category Analyst - Pricing & Promotions
Greggs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Up to £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Chemoxy International Limited —Middlesbrough
- Full-time
- Oracle
- English
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
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seqens —Middlesbrough
- English
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Merchandise Planning Manager

poltronesofà -
Sunderland

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Full-time
£40,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Enhanced paternity leave

Qualifications

Stakeholder liaison
Internal department liaison
Market research
Sales forecasting
Product development
Relationship management
Management reporting
Demand planning integration
Supply planning

Full job description

Description

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Merchandise Planning Manager to join our team and play a key role in shaping and optimising the product range our customers want.

The Merchandise Planning Manager will lead the range planning process, working closely with the Buying team in Italy, Retail, Digital, eCommerce and Marketing to develop commercially focused product strategies that respond to customer demand and market opportunities. The role will use sales performance, market trends and customer insights to inform range development, identify new product opportunities and support the delivery of sales and margin growth.

A key focus of the role is to identify and report on market trends leading to new product development, support margin growth, deliver product sales forecasting, and data analysis. By monitoring market trends and sales performance, the Merchandise Planning Manager will ensure that the merchandise assortment aligns with the company's overall business goals and meets ongoing Customer demand

What does the role involve?

Develop and implement merchandise plans based on sales trends and buying patterns
Develop UK range concept, identifying the ideal range plan with consideration for product breadth, category, quantity, price, style and colour
Analyse sales data to forecast future demand for products
Collaborate with Italian buying team to select new product ranges
Own UK store layout planning and execution across the UK market
Manage FPO stock levels and movement between DC’s to meet customer demand
Prepare and present sales performance reports focusing on product performance EG, volume, mix, £ per SQM of showroom space for the UK leadership team
Prepare and present sales performance reports for suppliers, focusing on product/range volume
Liaise with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely product delivery where required
Coordinate with marketing teams to support promotional activity in the UK market
Conduct regular market research to stay updated on industry trends
Regularly track and monitor competitor ranges and benchmark against our own range plan
Maintain strong relationships with the Retail and Digital teams to understand customer preferences, trends and feedback, translating these into new product development ideas

Who are we looking for?

Proven experience of working in the furniture industry
Experience of buying and merchandising, ideally within the furniture industry
Great eye for product and market aware in terms of identifying product trends early
Strong relationship management skills (internal and external)
Ability to influence effectively across all levels of the organisation
Understanding of the supply chain and ability to track, monitor and initiate product movement across a broad distribution network

What’s in it for you?

33 days holidays including bank holidays
Car cash allowance
Employee benefits platform – access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, e-vouchers, cashback and more!
Colleague Discount
Career progression
Long service awards
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
Access to our dedicated Employee Assistance Programme – to give you free access to advice and information on a range of topics
Virtual GP – Access to a GP service 24/7
Salary finance scheme
Pension Scheme
Death in Service
Life assurance

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About poltronesofà

poltronesofà at ScS brings authentic Italian comfort and craftsmanship to homes across the UK. With over 30 years of heritage, poltronesofà is renowned for beautifully designed, handcrafted sofas and armchairs made with care, quality materials, and attention to detail.

Our success is built on our people, with over 1,000 colleagues across 100 stores, distribution centres and support teams in the UK.

At poltronesofà, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity in our workforce strengthens our company, sparks innovation, and drives success.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and veteran status. Our aim is to create a supportive environment where every team member has the opportunity to reach their full potential and contribute to our shared goals.

If you’re passionate about great service and want to be part of bringing authentic Italian comfort to UK homes, we encourage you to apply and join us on our mission to make a difference.

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