Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Freelance Merchandise Planner and play a pivotal role in shaping product assortment strategies, optimizing inventory levels, and driving profitable growth. This flexible, project-based position offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise in supply chain management, data analysis, and category management to deliver impactful results. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop data-driven plans that align with business objectives and enhance overall product performance. This role is a part-time freelance position.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive merchandise plans by analysing sales trends, market data, and consumer insights to maximize profitability and meet business goals.
- Utilize data mining techniques to extract actionable insights from large datasets, supporting strategic decision-making processes.
- Manage product lifecycle processes, assortment planning, and category management to ensure optimal stock levels and product relevance.
- Coordinate logistics and supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery of merchandise while minimizing costs and inefficiencies.
- Conduct business requirements gathering and process improvement initiatives to streamline planning workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Create compelling data visualizations to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), sales forecasts, and inventory health to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with marketing teams on promotional strategies that align with merchandising plans and drive customer engagement.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in profit & loss management, project management, and supply chain operations within a retail or merchandising environment.
- Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in data mining, and data visualization tools.
- Knowledge of EXCEL systems and experience working with product management software is highly desirable.
- Excellent understanding of logistics, category management, and business requirements gathering.
- Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement initiatives and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for diverse audiences.
- A proactive mindset with a passion for merchandising, product development, and driving business growth through strategic planning.
This paid freelance opportunity (1-2 days per week) is perfect for motivated professionals eager to make an impact in the retail industry through innovative planning and strategic execution. Join us to help shape the future of merchandise management while enjoying the flexibility of a project-based role!
Pay: £275.00-£300.00 per day
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
