Lead Planner - Toys and Books

Job Description As Lead Merchandise Planner – Toys & Books, you will set and lead the end-to-end planning strategy for these high-profile, fast-moving categories. Partnering closely with the Lead Buyer and wider cross-functional teams, you’ll drive performance through sharp financial planning, disciplined range management and confident in-season trading. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead and develop a team of planners, embed best-in-class planning practices and act as the critical link between the buying and inventory planning functions. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business, including buyers, inventory managers, logistics teams and suppliers. Your expertise in category management, financial planning and range management will enable you to drive commercial success through effective planning and execution. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team and make a real impact on our business.