Demand Planning Assistant – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

FitFlop

Demand Planning Assistant at FitFlop, managing stock allocations and supporting D2C planning. A one-year FTC role requiring strong analytical skills and collaboration.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Merchandising and Planning within the fashion or footwear industry, with a strong focus on data analysis, stock optimization, and effective communication to drive results. Proficient in utilizing tools like Microsoft Excel and Tableau or Power BI to support decision-making and enhance performance metrics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Merchandising ExperienceD2C Channel KnowledgeAdvanced Microsoft Excel SkillsTableau or Power BI KnowledgeData Analysis and Reporting

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingPlanningData AnalysisStock OptimizationKPI TrackingTrade Deck UpdatesSizing AnalysisIntake TrackingAllocation PlanningReporting

Soft Skills

Great Communication SkillsProactive AttitudeExcellent Multi-taskerCalm Under PressurePositive Attitude

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelTableauPower BI

Industry Keywords

Fashion IndustryFootwear IndustryD2C ChannelsCustomer PreferencesSell Through Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing the JLP, Next, Zalando Dropship and US Dropship allocations, ensuring each location is optimized to achieve the best sell through of stock through accurate reporting and decision making.
Ensuring Trading Classifications are kept up to date so stock can be managed accordingly.
Ensuring intake trackers are maintained and stock delays communicated to the wider teams.
Supporting the D2C Planner by updating weekly trade decks and writing simple commentary.
Translate the weekly data to support allocation plans and optimise stock levels across accounts.
Support with any additional admin requirements.
Updating line cards and sizing analysis.
Support the team by building data for the QBRs and End of Season Analysis.
Understanding the analysis and carrying out any actions needed to improve the following season.
Gain clarity on Customer preferences and trends.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Merchandising or Planning within the fashion or the footwear industry
Knowledge and understanding of D2C channels.
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of Tableau or Power Bi would be advantageous
Great communication skills!
You’ve got the hunger for hitting the numbers and happy to talk to about them
Happy to ‘Geek Out’ and obsess over KPIs
You’ll be a proactive person enthused by the results of your team
Excellent multi-tasker who isn’t afraid of a challenge
Commercially savvy
Positive attitude and of course, a great sense of humour
Calm temperament under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Product Allowance
Hybrid and flexible working hours
Summer Fridays (6 ½ days in July and August on Fridays)
A day off for your Birthday
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Work from anywhere for 2 weeks
WorkPlace Nursery (salary sacrifice scheme to save money on your nursery fees)
Wellbeing Program – Retail Trust, Sanctus Coaching and Calm App
Career development allowance ( Personal allowance to use on career development)
Private health care and or dental care (provided by AXA and DenPlan)
Socials organised by Wellbeing and Feel Good group