Job Description
Savers is one of the UK's fastest-growing discount retailers, with 520+ stores bringing great value and brilliant service to high streets nationwide. We're energetic, down-to-earth and all about people - helping our teams grow, develop and build real careers. No two days are the same here; you'll roll up your sleeves, make an impact and be part of a culture that genuinely cares. In 2026, Savers was certified as a Great place to Work for a third consecutive year, apply and find out why! Role Purpose:A brilliant opportunity for someone with real retail know-how who's ready to use their store experience in a fresh, exciting way. If you're currently working in a retail environment but fancy something a little different, this could be exactly what you're looking for!To build and maintain store plans in collaboration with the Commercial, Supply Chain and Operations teams, ensuring the most optimised, commercial and shop-friendly merchandising plans are rolled out across the estate. This role plays a key part in driving sales, improving customer experience, and ensuring the right stock is placed in the right location.A typical day in this role includes:
Mock Shop & Stock HandlingManage stock movement in and out of the mock shopEnsure all stock required for builds is available by requesting cases or arranging IBTsMaintain the Hub Store and mock shop to the highest RMS standardsWeekly & Routine TasksReview weekly new and discontinued lines in store to ensure planner accuracyIdentify key stock issues and escalate to relevant departmentsKeep plans, picture libraries and guidance materials up to dateCommercial & Operational CollaborationSupport the manager where necessary, including assisting in commercial and operational reviews and implementing requested changesPrepare clear, execution ready guidance pictures for stores-ready guidance pictures for storesCirculate finalised plans to stores and all relevant departmentsProvide accurate ad hoc plan updates when requiredMeet deadlines for all plan preparation and section buildsSupport continuous improvement of RMS through insight and feedbackRMS Plan Building & MerchandisingBuild full RMS sections from scratch through to final sign-offMerchandise bays to be visually strong, shoppable and commercially optimisedBuild plans that cover 90% of store formats using Macro Space analysisUse Excel planners and databases to optimise layouts and facingsCapture accurate data (facings, shelves, bays) to translate physical layouts into virtual plannersPrepare planners for RAMS and update weekly with all new and discontinued linesThis job is a good fit for you if you:
Have experience working in a Retail store and understand day-to-day processesAre confident in merchandising and stock managementCan challenge product flow and highlight pinch points between involved departmentsCommunicate effectively with multiple departmentsAre proficient in using Microsoft 365Are able to travel to and work from Head Office based in Dunstable at least three days a week, and are also flexible to travel to stores when required.
