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Merchandiser Didcot Area Up to £50,000 Hybrid (3 days office based) A well-established global fashion business with a strong European presence is looking to appoint a Merchandise Planner to sit at the centre of its commercial planning function. Operating across wholesale, digital, marketplace and event channels, this role is critical in ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time to drive sales, protect margin and minimise risk. You will be responsible for forecasting and intake planning in line with the range plan, setting and managing sales, stock and OTB targets at sub-category level, and delivering clear, actionable trading insight to the wider business. Working cross-functionally with Product, Sales, eCommerce and Supply Chain, you will ensure on-time PO management, maintain availability across core and seasonal lines, and optimise stock utilisation across all channels. You will also play a key role in managing the purchasing critical path and collaborating with international planning teams to hit key milestones and support category growth. Key responsibilities: • Maintain and continuously refine demand forecasts across all channels, • Set and manage sales, stock and OTB targets in line with financial plans, • Own intake planning and PO accuracy to support on-time product flow, • Deliver regular trading reports with clear, commercially focused actions, • Monitor availability and drive stock optimisation across the business, • Propose and manage markdown activity to control risk and maximise return, • Partner with Supply Chain to ensure timely inbound delivery, • Build strong relationships with international planning stakeholders About you: • 3+ years’ experience in a Merchandise Planning or similar role within fashion, apparel or footwear, • Experience planning across wholesale, retail and eCommerce channels, • Advanced Excel skills and strong capability working with large data sets, • SAP or similar ERP system experience, • Highly analytical, organised and commercially focused, • Confident communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional teams This is a high-visibility role in a planning function that directly impacts trading performance, stock health and long-term category growth, offering genuine exposure to international stakeholders and end-to-end product flow. If you would like to discuss further, please get in touch with Ellis ().

Greens Catering Location: Office-based with on-site event work Salary: £35,000 per year Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday–Friday (evening and weekend work required for events) About Greens Catering Greens Catering delivers high-quality, bespoke catering for a wide range of events. We pride ourselves on exceptional food, seamless service and creating memorable client experiences. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced and organised Catering & Events Manager to join our team. This is a varied and hands-on role combining sales, event planning and on-the-day event delivery. Key Responsibilities • Act as the first point of contact for client and supplier enquiries, • Respond to enquiries promptly and professionally, • Prepare quotes and create tailored event proposals, • Work closely with the Sales Manager and Head Chef to deliver bespoke events, • Liaise with suppliers and clients to ensure smooth event planning, • Manage and coordinate in-house event staff, • Organise equipment and event logistics, • Host client tastings, • Assist with event set-up and work on-site at events, • Provide general office-based administrative support What We’re Looking For • A genuine interest in food and drink, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple events at once, • Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, • Friendly, professional and customer-focused approach, • Self-motivated with a positive attitude, • Enthusiasm to support business growth, • Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential) What We Offer • £35,000 per annum, • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Time off in lieu for additional hours worked, • Pension scheme, • Opportunity to grow within a developing business, • A supportive and energetic team environment If you are passionate about events, food and delivering exceptional client experiences, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join the Greens Catering team.

The role involves coordinating room setups and ensuring a welcoming environment for various community activities and events.