MERCHANDISE PLANNER

Job description

We're on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about fashion, think outside the box, and have an eye for innovation. Unleash your potential with us, and join us as we create joy and excitement in our global community to empower people to express themselves freely through fashion. Job Description As a Merchandise Planner, you will play a key role in range planning, forecasting, buying, and monitoring the performance of sales, inventory and markdowns. We welcome people who have strong interest in fashion & strong analytical skills to join the team. Job Responsibilities: Partner with franchise partners on determining seasonal OTB & alignment with financial targets. Forecast order quantity for the assigned category. Undertake tactical actions to hit KPIs which include sales target, sell through and achieve optimal inventory level closing stocks. Support execution of pre-season activities which include launch planning, allocation plan, pricing for new season & range planning. Curate and manage product assortment and strategically optimizing performance throughout the product life cycle. Support execution of in-season activities which include repeat orders, markdowns & consolidation. Build and maintain productive relationships within the team, cross-functional teams and franchise partners. Understand country/partner level nuances and competitive landscape to optimize business performance Participate in departmental projects to improve the I.T system or productivity of the department and company. Requirements: Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Business/Retail Management / Statistics / Business Analytics/ Mathematics/Supply Chain At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred. Candidates without prior experience would be considered General knowledge of Merchandising, Buying process and Product knowledge. Excellent computing skills, proficient in MS Excel Excellent interpersonal, planning and organization skills to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Positive work attitude and able to work under pressure Good interpersonal and leadership skills Enjoy interacting with people of diverse cultures Bilingual, proactive and with strong analytical skills Keen eye for details with an aptitude for numbers Strong presentation and report-writing skills Keen sense of fashion and a passion or the fashion industry Proficiency in SAP and Qlikview will be an advantage Notify us about your interest in potential future opportunities by clicking Get Started below. Alternatively, you can create an account by clicking Sign In at the top of the page, allowing you to set up email alerts for new job postings that align with your preferences.