Assistant Merchandise Planner (Fixed Term Contract)
Assistant Merchandise Planner (Fixed Term Contract)
Assistant Merchandise Planner (Fixed-Term Contract for 1 Year)
Shaws are now recruiting for an Assistant Merchandise Planner to cover maternity leave for one year in our Support Office in Portlaoise.
Established over 160 years ago, Shaws has become a trusted and much-loved brand as one of Ireland's leading department store retailers. An Irish family-owned business to this day, we enjoy a rich heritage that is steeped in tradition. Our goal is to provide quality products, unmatched service and expert knowledge for all our customers nationwide.
What's in it for you:
Generous staff discount scheme on purchases within store
EAP
Flexible Working Hours
Opportunity to work Hybrid (60:40) upon completion of probation
Company pension after completion of probation
About this role
About the role
We're seeking an Assistant Merchandise Planner to help manage stock levels and drive sales performance. You'll analyse sales trends, plan stock requirements, and work closely with buyers and store teams to ensure our product ranges meet customer demand and business goals.
What you’ll do:
Analyse sales, stock, and performance data to spot trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend actions
Forecast demand and set stock targets by store, channel, and week
Monitor stock health, flag excess or shortage early, and recommend markdowns, replenishment or inter branch transfers
Track and report on KPIs such as sell-through, margin, weeks of cover, and forecast accuracy
Work with buyers to set assortment depth and breadth, and to review and optimise range plans
Partner with allocation and supply chain teams to ensure the right product reaches the right location on time
Provide stock, sales and margin analysis to buyers and other key stakeholders in the company
What you’ll bring:
Experience in merchandise planning, buying support, or a similar retail analytical role
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and comfort working with large datasets
Familiarity with merchandise planning or ERP systems (experience with any specific platform is a bonus, not a requirement)
Solid commercial awareness and a good sense of fashion, trends, or your product category
Clear, confident communication and the ability to present findings to non-specialists
Organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing several seasons and deadlines at once
How to apply:
If this sounds like your next career move, then we would love to hear from you. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ and upload your CV along with a short cover letter.
