Assistant Merchandise Planner

Assistant Merchandise Planner focuses on supporting the team with all aspects of stock management and replenishment, ensuring high availability of tyre stock across multiple depots, hubs, and garages.

What the role involves

• Supporting the team with all aspects of stock management and replenishment, ensuring high availability of tyre stock across multiple depots, hubs, and garages.
• Managing inbound container and shipping reports, re-scheduling depot container slots as required to maintain optimal flow of stock.
• Assisting in creating replenishment orders and coordinating with suppliers and distribution partners to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide data and insights for supplier presentations and performance reviews.
• Supporting delivery of all merchandising KPIs, including DC and garage availability, stock turn, forecast accuracy, and DC capacity.
• Support team members during holidays or on project work as required.

Confirmed role details

• We offer hybrid working with a blend of working in our Support Centre and from home.
• We offer resources and ongoing support to enhance your wellbeing at work and active Colleague Networks supporting inclusion initiatives across Halfords.
• Note: Halfords operates a hybrid working policy – this position will be based 3 days per week at our support centre in Redditch, West Midlands.

Additional role context

• As a specialist retailer, we lead the market through customer-driven innovation and a distinct product range.
• The teams at our Redditch Support Centre work with every other area of our business, putting them at the heart of the action and playing a key role in our success and growth.
• As an Assistant Merchandise Planner at Halfords, you’ll be part of a growing and dynamic merchandising team that supports over 500 garages and 250 mobile vans across the UK.