Brand Merchandising Planner

About the Role

An exciting new position has arisen within our Merchandising Team for a Brand Merchandising Planner to help develop the Johnstons of Elgin brand by driving further growth, assisting with the roll out of new ranges and to play a part in developing our digital strategy.

You will be:

• Analyse brand positioning vs competitors
• Schedule stock activities in relation to the brand calendar
• Analyse trading performance and KPIs, summarising/presenting recommendations
• Assist in maintenance of Range Plans, Critical Paths, and system data input
• Plan and maintain stock availability on key products
• Compile reports and present findings to a range of stakeholders

The role is 39 hours a week, and will require travel to London to conduct competitor analysis. There is the option for the role to be based in Elgin or London.

About You

You will have worked in a similar role and have

• A keen eye for detail & accuracy
• Excellent IT, planning and analysis skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A willingness to learn and develop to the next level in your career
• Experience working with luxury brands (desirable)

About Us

Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand with over 220 years of experience in working with the world’s finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family–owned company has carefully sourced cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1000 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high–quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.

The company supports the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment in the UK.

Closing date 1st July 2022