People Marketing has an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, analytical, commercially focused Demand Planner Merchandiser to join a family of intimate apparel brands in Northamptonshire.

Reporting to the Merchandising Manager, the Demand Planner Merchandiser will play a key role in planning, forecasting, and trading across our multi-channel business, ensuring optimum stock levels to drive sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction.  This is a newly created post and an excellent opening for someone who is self-motivated and looking to make the role their own.

Hybrid working is available after successful competition of the probationary period.

Demand Planner Merchandiser – Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory and stock levels across eCommerce, marketplaces, and wholesale channels to maximise sales performance.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans to achieve agreed KPIs.
• Lead weekly and monthly trading reviews, providing insight-driven recommendations to maximise sales and margin opportunities.
• Support seasonal planning, range architecture, and channel-specific trading strategies.
• Optimise forward buying decisions through analysis of sales trends and demand forecasts.
• Develop markdown and promotional strategies to achieve sales targets while protecting profitability.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Finance, and external partners to support business objectives.
• Ensure global stock cover and effective inventory management through strategic planning and forecasting.

Demand Planner Merchandiser – The Person:

• A minimum of 5 years' merchandising experience
• Strong understanding of multi-channel merchandising and inventory planning.
• Familiar with working with a high number of SKUs or a mix of size ranges and options.
• Commercially minded with excellent analytical and forecasting skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, data-driven retail environment.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Merchandising experience in fashion, retail, or eCommerce is a plus
• Experience within Intimate Apparel is a plus