Assistant Planner - London, United Kingdom - Loaf

Loaf

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Posted:
20 February 2023

Closing date:
31 March 2023

Job-type:
Full Time

Location:
Hybrid W10 6JG

We are seeking an Assistant Planner to join our Merchandising/Planning Team In this role you will be range planning and forecasting to support Loaf's Made to Order business as well as providing a key supportive role to the team
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Some of what the job involves:

Planning & forecasting demand, liaising with suppliers on intake and lead times.
Review weekly fabric stock and sales & plan purchase orders accordingly.
Liaise with manufacturers to ensure smooth production flows and relay any issues internally.
Produce & present Shack lessons learnt, making suggestions to the retail team for seasonal sample changes.
Managing new launches and exit strategies for fabrics and MTO categories.
Assist with special projects aligned with company objectives & growth.
Assist the MTO Planner with trading actions, and deputise in their absence.
Produce, analyse and present daily, weekly and monthly reports and KPI's, highlighting risks and opportunities.
Managing and developing the Merchandising Admin Assistant.

What we would like you to bring to the table:

Highly analytical and extremely organised attention to detail is key
Great time management with the ability to multitask and work to deadlines.
Excellent communication skills as this role will involve interaction with suppliers, warehouse and internal functions.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a have keen interest in systems.
Furniture and/or fabric experience would be a bonus, a keen interest in homewares is essential.

We would love for you to come in and hit the ground running as we will be preparing for our most exciting time of the year

This role will be hybrid working from home and from our Engine Room, you will get lots of on-the-job support from our creative & friendly Merchandising/Planning team.

In return you can expect a forward-thinking, friendly bunch committed to building a fabulous company with brilliant people.

At Loaf, we're working really hard to be inclusive.

No matter what identity or background, we want everyone to feel welcome in a place where we can all be ourselves.

We'd love you to join us on our journey.