Olsam. is hiring a
Junior Merchandise Planner

Summary

The job is for a Junior Merchandise Planner at Olsam, a fast-growing e-commerce company. The role involves end-to-end inventory planning processes, demand forecasting, purchase planning, and collaboration with various teams to optimize inventory levels across regions.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in Demand or Merchandise Planning
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in forecasting
• E-commerce or marketplace experience is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities across all business levels
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on trade-offs and working capital impact
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools; experience with merchandising software and ERP systems is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, merchandising, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sales forecasts for each brand and channel
• Monitor actual sales against forecasts, identifying and communicating trends and outliers
• Implement weekly and monthly performance reviews to track trends and actions
• Participate in the implementation of new planning tools and systems
• Develop inventory purchase plans aligned with financial targets for the Procurement team
• Manage end-to-end inventory health, escalating actions and issues as necessary
• Collaborate with Brand Managers, Procurement, and Logistics to optimize inventory levels across regions
• Maintain and share KPI dashboards for comprehensive inventory management
• Conduct weekly stock risk and critical path meetings with Supply Chain and Brand management

Benefits

• Generous Holiday: Enjoy 30 days of paid leave in addition to the 8 UK Bank Holidays
• Flexible Working: Experience the best of both worlds with hybrid working options
• Pension Scheme: Employee 5% and Employer 3% contribution
• Cyclescheme and Techscheme: Buy top technology and cycle gear in a convenient way
• Private Medical Insurance: Vitality Health insurance with broad-ranging coverage, including travel, vision, and dental + cool perks like free coffee!
• Community-driven office space: Central London WeWork office with amenities like a barista, table tennis, and a roof terrace for summer meetings
• Flexi-Fridays: Choose a Friday each month to finish early and enjoy a longer weekend
• Bonus: Participate in a company performance bonus
• Work Abroad for one month a year
• Mental Health support: Free access to therapist support through our partnership with Spill
• Opportunity for International Travel to tradeshows and industry events
• Olstar Events: Quarterly All-Hands meetings, celebrations of key dates, and team activities
• Social clubs: Join our book club, 5-a-side football, or Arts & Culture Club
• Charity Partnerships: We have a dedicated charity partner each year (such as Spill, and Alive & Kicking) and support our Olstars charitable initiatives too