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How many Merchandise Planner jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 8 Merchandise Planner jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Merchandise Planner do?

Merchandisers ensure that stores are supplied with goods, liaise with suppliers, decide on pricing and promotions and advise retailers on the optimum display of merchandise.

Tasks required include:

• Monitors stock levels and manages the movement of goods.
• Predicts future demand and negotiates the supply and price of goods to ensure stores are stocked.
• Analyses customer requirements, the needs of individual stores and the organisation, and works with suppliers to develop a product range.
• Supplies information about products to the retailer and sales staff.
• Consults with advertising and sales staff and advises retailers on the optimal display of a product and of any promotions.
• Provides feedback about sales to senior managers.

What are the entry requirements for a Merchandise Planner?

Most entrants possess a degree or equivalent qualification, although there are no formal academic requirements and entry is also possible with a BTEC/SQA award, A levels/H grades, or HNC/HND.