<div class="box fr-view" id="jobmain"><!-- Introduction --><div><h3>About the job</h3><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:normal;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(65,65,65);background:#FFFFFF;">Join the Commercial team at cardfactory as a Merchandise Planner – Cards Category!</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:normal;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Reporting into the Senior Merchandiser, you’ll help shape budgets and strategies that drive profitable growth for your category – all while supporting the wider commercial goals of the business.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:normal;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">You’ll also play a key role in developing and mentoring an Assistant Merchandiser, so it’s a great opportunity to step up and share your knowledge.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:normal;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">We need someone who’s confident making quick decisions and thinking on their feet. If you’ve got strong merchandising skills, a passion for learning and growing, and you’re excited to take ownership of your category’s success – we’d love to hear from you!</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);">This is a hybrid role combining some days working from home and some at our support centre in Wakefield, with great links to the M1 and free parking.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">What you’ll do</span></strong></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">You’ll lead a customer-focused range that supports the agreed commercial strategy, with clear and measurable goals. Using data, market knowledge, and supplier insight, you’ll shape the range and set budgets to deliver on category plans. You’ll make sure space, product mix, and buying plans all align with the wider business strategy. Regular performance reviews will help you spot risks and opportunities, adjusting plans as needed.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">You'll take ownership of your category’s stock – including WSSI, OTB, purchase orders, markdowns, clearance, and stock levels in stores and depots – making sure everything supports availability and supplier service targets. You’ll be part of weekly trade and post-implementation reviews, working with other teams to drive key actions and improvements.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">You’ll also support cross-functional projects like flexible space planning, providing insights and tracking results. Working closely with the Allocation team, you'll review forecasts to ensure they match business plans and take action where needed.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Supplier relationships will be key – you’ll build joint plans, track performance, and, where needed, work with global teams to find the best sourcing options. You’ll plan stock flow in and out, flagging any issues with logistics or supply, and help deliver a great customer experience by hitting key milestones and solving problems quickly.</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;padding:5px 0px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);">What you’ll need:</span></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom:0cm;margin-top:0cm;"><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Merchandising experience, ideally from Card/Gifting or a non-food multi-channel retail&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to deliver results and work to targets</span></li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">To be comfortable working in a fast-moving dynamic retail environment</span></li><li style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">Confidence to influence and engage your stakeholders&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:normal;background:#FFFFFF;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:rgb(51,51,51);">If you’d like to come join the party and help shape what comes next at cardfactory – RSVP now!&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;line-height:normal;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin:0cm 0cm 8pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">&nbsp;</p></div><!-- Hiring Organisation --><div><p>Sportswift Ltd T/A cardfactory</p></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://careers.cfjobs.co.uk/members/?j=28750&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply applybottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></div>