Head of Commercial & Merchandise Planning

Mumzworld is entering a new chapter of disciplined profitable growthexpanding our category focus deepening customer relevance with a view to build a world-class region-specific commercial engine. To power this next phase we are hiring a Head of Commercial & Merchandise Planning a strategic and commercially minded leader who can bring clarity pace and rigour across sales planning pricing demand forecasting and financial performance.

This role sits at the centre of the business shaping commercial direction aligning cross-functional teams and enabling decisions that impact growth margin inventory health and long-term sustainability. Were looking for a builder: someone who combines analytical sharpness with commercial instinct not afraid to roll up their sleeves challenge the status quo and drive outcomes that truly move the needle.

Commercial Strategy & Growth

• Develop and execute commercial plans that facilitate category and marketplace growth through robust margins optimized inventory management and wallet share.
  

• Analyse market customer and competitor trends to guide priorities and identify risks or opportunities.
  

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the complete demand planning cycle with aligned cross-functional inputs.
  

• Produce accurate data-led forecasts that support inventory health and financial visibility.
  

Pricing & Profitability

• Own pricing strategy competitive benchmarking and price-match governance.
  

• Balance competitiveness and margin through structured pricing and trade investment optimisation.
  

Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

• Support and facilitate annual and monthly IBP processes to ensure cross-functional alignment.
  

• Set targets manage budgets assess ROI and present clear recommendations to leadership.
  

Who You Are

• A commercially minded analytical leader who influences across functions and drives clarity in complex environments.
  

• Experienced in partnering with senior stakeholders and translating insights into actionable commercial plans.
  

• Strong in relationship-building communication and cross-functional collaboration.
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

Experience

• 5-7 years of leadership/driving the stand up of a function encapsulating commercial planning merchandise planning FP&A forecasting or related fields.
  

• Proven experience in commercial strategy forecasting pricing budgeting or performance analytics.
  

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Engineering Marketing Supply Chain or related fields.
  

• Masters degree (MSc MBA) preferred but not essential.
  

Analytical & Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and modelling capability across forecasting budgeting and performance reporting. This includes strong proficiency in Power BI and advanced Excel.
  

• Experience in tool such as SAP IBP JDA TM1 will be highly advantageous
  

Communication & Collaboration

• Excellent communicator with strong influencing skills and the ability to present data-driven insights clearly.