Associate Merchandise Planner - Global Brand

Associate Merchandise Planner - Global Brand
London + hybrid working (2-3 days in office)
34-36K DOE
A leading global, luxury brand is seeking a dynamic professional for the role of Associate Merchandise Planner. As part of a driven and fast-paced team, your role will play a crucial part in supporting planning activities to optimize sales and profitability in this well-established company. In return, you will be part of a team with strong brand values, excellent retention and a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, and belonging.
Duties:

• Interpret reports and summarize key findings
• Assist in forecasting and planning.
• Accurately forecast WSSI and communicate relevant information to the Planner.
• Monitor intake, OTB position & stocks across the team and report on any findings
• Manage inventory through trade analysis
• Oversee seasonal recodes, amend forecasts, action seasonal markdowns
• Take an active leadership role with new members of the team and assist in team training and development.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Buying and Allocation

Skills & Requirements:

• 3-5 years+ experience in core merchandising
• Fashion experience, ideally from within luxury or similar
• Demonstrable experience working with WSSI and OTB
• Strong analytical and numerical mind-set.
• Top class communication skills with the ability to present information in a concise but meaningful way
• Solution-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Organisational and time management skills and keen attention to detail
• Excellent MS Excel (v-look ups, pivot tables, h-lookups etc) and confident using data management tools.
• A positive presence in the team with a collaborative mindset and leadership qualities

If this sounds like you, please apply now for an immediate interview.

Impact is an inclusive agency committed to building diversity in the Media and Creative Industries. If there are any adjustments required, to enable a more accessible experience, please do not hesitate to let us know. Representing a diverse talent pool and creating a safe space for all our candidates to shine is at the heart of what we do.