Job Description

Merchandise Planning Manager

  • Division:
    Burton Distribution Centres
  • City:
    Nuneaton
  • Country:
    UK
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Number of Hours:
    37.5
  • Contract Type:
    Permanent
  • Closing Date:
    22 March 2026
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Merchandise Planning Manager (39448)

At Holland & Barrett, we're here to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone. Behind every seamless digital experience is the right product, in the right place, at the right time.

As our Merchandise Planning Manager, you'll lead digital stock planning across the UK & ROI. You'll balance availability and working capital, strengthen how we plan and replenish, and build a data-led, high-performing team.

If you're passionate about turning insight into action and improving how supply chains serve real people, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What you'll be doing:
  • Deliver digital availability targets across UK & ROI while managing stock levels against working capital budgets
  • Balance customer demand, promotional activity and product lifecycle to optimise digital performance
  • Lead and continuously improve digital replenishment processes, working closely with Tech and Supply Chain partners
  • Represent digital demand planning within cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives
  • Monitor key input measures, take corrective action and escalate risks where needed
  • Build strong relationships with commercial, supply chain and external fulfilment partners
  • Coach, develop and support a team of digital merchandise planning specialist
What you'll bring:
  • Experience in supply chain, demand planning or forecasting
  • Strong understanding of forecasting, planning and execution processes
  • Advanced Excel capability and highly developed analytical skills
  • Confidence translating data into insight that influences senior stakeholders
  • Experience driving process improvement and leading change
  • The ability to prioritise, organise and empower a team in a fast-paced environment
  • A collaborative mindset with strong commercial awareness

Experience managing people and knowledge of VBA or Power Query would be beneficial, but not essential.

What we offer

Our Benefits for this role include, but not limited to:

  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • 24/7 Virtual GP access
  • Private medical insurance – single cover (after 12 months' service)
  • Annual free at-home health testing kit (after 6 months' service)
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
  • Workplace pension with employer contribution
  • Life assurance (2x salary, after 6 months' service)
  • £50 colleague product allowance (after 6 months' service)
  • 25% colleague discount (in-store & online, with free delivery online)
  • Free Wellhub membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Access to cashback and retailer discounts

If you're ready to strengthen digital availability, lead with insight and help us improve how we serve every body, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us back our customers' bodies with better planning, better availability and better outcomes.

Please note: vacancies may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

About Holland & Barrett

For over 150 years, Holland & Barrett has been trusted to support people on their health and wellness journeys. Science-led, people-powered and purpose-driven, we're here to add quality years to life and to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know — we're here to support you.

 

Holland & Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland & Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s). 

 

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Location
Nuneaton Hub - Samuel Ryder House
7 Barling Way, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, CV10 7RH
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