Retail Merchandising Planner

Full-Time No home office possible

Our retail client is looking for a Retail Merchandising Planner to join them on a 3 month contract basis. The purpose of the role will be to support all Global Rolling OTB (open-to-buy) activities within their Merchandise Planning & Inventory organisation.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for consolidation of the Global Rolling OTB for all Channels (FP Stores, Digital, Outlet, Wholesale)
Responsible for preparing insightful analyses on Channel performance relative to plan and identifying risks to inventory targets
Alongside Senior Manager, working with group finance to set annual Margin sales target
Responsible for preparing insightful analyses on Margin performance relative to target and tracking adherence by product divisions
Option Consolidation & Tracking
Assessment of Option Plans into OTB, to assess Revenue per Option and productivity of assortments
Global Rebalance
Responsible for co-ordinating global stock rebalances; rebalance template management and publishing overviews to the wider business of stock moves
Highlighting rebalance opportunities for maximising stock productivity, to improve Global sell through and weeks of cover
Global Delist
Responsible for maintaining the Global Delist files which provides an accurate view of product lifecycle for all mainline products and their exit routes
Working with Retail and Collection Merchandising to propose and agree global exit route strategy with the aim to maximize clearing of inventory whilst balancing the need to protect full price sales and brand

Experience Required:

Demonstrated experience in a planning or analytical role, preparing commercial analyses, supporting global Open to Buy management
Solid communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Excellent / advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Highly analytical, organised, and detail oriented
Driven and Ambitious, with aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment
High results orientation
Problem solver, with an ability to drive results despite ambiguity and obstacles
Flexible, willing, and able to manage multiple and potentially competing priorities

To apply for this position please submit your CV.