About the job

We're on the lookout for a Merchandise Planner!

Join the Commercial team at cardfactory and help us make the most of our store space.  Our exciting space optimisation project is ready to go – we need someone as excited as we are to dive in and make every inch count! This opportunity is available on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. It’s a hybrid role combining some days working from home and some at our head office based in Wakefield, with great links to the M1 and free parking. 

The day to day

Working closely with our Senior Merchandiser you’ll shape strategies and budgets for your category, while also mentoring an Assistant Merchandiser. It’s a great chance to step up, make an impact, and grow your skills.

We’re looking for someone who can work at pace and think on their feet, this is a great team who love digging into the data to drive results whilst remaining curious about everything in their orbit! You’ll need to balance the big picture with the small details—from stock planning and forecasts to working with suppliers and getting the right products in the right place, at the right time. You’ll have solid merchandising experience (ideally in a fast-paced, multi-channel retail setup), a great eye for detail and the confidence to collaborate and influence across teams. 

You'll build smart, customer-focused ranges, plan budgets, manage stock, and work with teams across the business to keep things running smoothly. You’ll also get stuck into weekly trade reviews, supplier planning, and space optimisation magic.

About You

What you’ll need:

Merchandising experience, ideally from a non-food multi-channel retail environmentAbility to deliver results and work to targetsTo be comfortable working in a fast-moving dynamic retail environmentConfidence to influence and engage your stakeholders 

If you would like to come join the party and help shape what comes next at cardfactory – RSVP now! 

Why join us

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.  

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Benefits

25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and onlineSave As You Earn schemeFinancial Wellbeing Support       Financial Education ToolsSalary AdvanceSeasonal incentive schemesOpportunity to apply for Retail ApprenticeshipsAccess to blended learning and development contentDiscounted mobile phone contractsDiscounts across 100’s of UK retailersEmployee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies, please.

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