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SalaryLuxury Fashion Brand
Hybrid working model
38-42K DOE
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Merchandise Planner to join an exciting and innovative team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in season forecasting, trading, and future season planning, with a primary focus on maximizing sales and profitability through effective inventory and OTB management.
Responsibilities:
Pre-Season Planning:
- Responsible for developing annual financial plans on a quarterly basis, utilizing historical performance, trend analysis, and input from buyers.
- Oversee the omni channel WSSI to project sales, margin, and inventory for the quarter at the month/week level.
- Present quarterly financial projections at a department/brand/channel level to senior management for approval.
- Provide buyers with appropriate OTB at category and channel level to support financial KPI’s & inventory targets.
- Partner with buyers to provide option and range plans that deliver a commercial assortment.
- Present financial projections to Senior Management for final signoff.
- Prepare final fiscal plans at the week/department level for sign off from Planning Leads and senior management.
- Responsible for trading department, identifying and mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities, taking action quickly on critical issues.
- Develop and manage MD strategy.
- Forecast sales, margin, and inventory at a department/brand/channel level by week on a monthly basis.
- Reforecast financial projections based on changes in business strategies, the overall retail environment, and the receipt flow.
- Present 90 day forecast to Senior Management in monthly forecasting meeting.
- Monitor intake, OTB position & terminal stocks across the department feeding back any opportunities or risks to sales.
- Manage inventory through tactical trade decisions, or de-reserving of sales contract.
- Review on order with Buying team on a weekly basis. Work with buyer to ensure that receipts are in line with projections and that any changes are reflected in the WSSI and any associated risks are highlighted to the business in the monthly forecast meeting.
- Reforecast and/or create “What If” scenarios to support changes in business strategies. Present financial components (sales, margin, and inventory) to key stakeholders in order to determine the financial impact with respect to strategy changes.
- Oversee forecast of continuity styles. Ensure the flow of receipts supports the current and future business strategies.
- Prepare ad hoc analysis to support Planning Leads as required.
- Deputise for senior manager as needed.
- Three years of Planning experience, preferably in a specialty retail environment.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead, coach, and develop talent.
- Strong presentation skills, tailoring information for different audiences.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and analyse various business strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to make persuasive arguments.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to foster collaboration across teams.
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel.
If you are a dynamic and results-oriented individual with a proven track record in merchandise planning, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in maximizing sales and profitability through effective planning and strategic execution.
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.
