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Merchandiser

Guidant Global
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Planner role is a contract position lasting from ASAP to the end of November, focusing on Planning & Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis for a Product Category.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant retail experience and strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel.
  • The position involves detailed analysis and forecasting to support sales, margin, and inventory plans, as well as collaboration with various teams for global inventory optimization.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the responsibilities involved in driving the Product Division's strategy.
  • Ideal candidates will possess a passion for commerce and product, demonstrating commercial instinct and the ability to manage complex reporting and analysis.

Description:

Contarct Duration: ASAP to End of November (4 Weeks)

JOB PURPOSE

The Planner will be responsible for all Planning & Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis of their Product Category creating and maintaining effective cross-functional relationships to drive the Division in support of business strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Detailed category sales, margin & inventory plans to support delivery of the Product Division strategic plan.

* Bottoms-up sales, margin & procurement forecasts to deliver seasonal fashion & replenishment targets.

* All related reporting & analysis for the product category and to support all Divisional reporting & analytics.

* Drive medium (1 year) and longer (5 year) term forecasting both at style and category level.

* Partner with Regional Teams to manage Global Inventory Optimisation through re-balancing/ transfers/ risk management.

* Support and work with Vendor, Supply Chain and Sourcing teams, to manage capacity planning and flow of intake.

Pre Season

* Develop and "shape" category plans aligned with Merchandising strategies/initiatives and reconciled with Regional Seasonal Plan to deliver the Global Seasonal Plan - including global review and analysis of key product & category metrics.

* Responsible for detailed analysis, forecasting and cost targeting as it relates to Supply Chain to drive demand planning (production capacity forecasts & RM pre-commitment) driving profitability and mitigating investment risk.

* Owner of RM forecasts and to make pre-buy proposals based on Global Sourcing critical path for the product category.

* Manage all FG unit forecasts or forecast consolidation at each level of the product hierarchy to material & SKU level (where appropriate).

* Responsible for analysis, parameters (assortment size, price point & flow) and recommendations related to the development of seasonal range plan and Brand Buy for the product category.

* Drive replenishment sales and inventory as it relates to the product category (process enhancements & best practice) global forecast management, RM positioning HUB inventory management.

* Taking seasonal FG placement proposals (inventory investment) and all related reporting & analysis.

* Report on product category margin analysis and target setting.

* Assist with financial analysis and strategic input to pricing architecture for the product category.

In Season

* Owner of product category FG inventory placement proposals, management, and reporting of HUB Free Stock and (future) all replenishment inventories.

* Lead in-season inventory reaction proposals (investment & exit) based on retail and wholesale forecasts & in collaboration with the cross-functional team to maximise all sell in/out opportunities for the product category.

* Responsible for proposing product category markdown & delist content & timing.

Reporting and Analysis

* Owner of standardised and ad hoc reporting & analysis required to drive Product Division strategy as well as day-to-day decision-making.

* Drive seasonal hindsight analysis and milestone meetings, ensuring a consistent, global understanding of business performance and future opportunities.

* Supports the Divisional Director/ Planning Managers in all presentation analysis and preparation.

PERSONAL PROFILE

* Retail experience and mindset

* Passion for commerce/product

* Demonstrates commercial instinct

* Strong Analytical skills

* Retail maths skills

* Advanced skills in Excel

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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