• Lead the planning team ensuring development and execution of effective merchandise plans
• Shape the strategic direction of merchandise planning efforts
• Drive forward processes and product portfolio's performance
• Collaborate with Buying team, Marketing team and external Suppliers

Requirements

At least 10 years of retail planning experience
A minimum of 3 years experience in successfully managing planners
Exemplary numerical and analytical skills with the ability to logically scenario plan from the data provided
Highly comfortable working across numerous computer based programmes as well as building your own databases in Excel
Strong understanding of business finance terminology and metrics
Understanding of how retail metrics are influenced by decisions taken by a Planning function
Experience in retail / e-commerce and a passion for the products we sell is clearly beneficial
Experience in special projects and process development.

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Hard Skills

merchandise planning
numerical skills
analytical skills
scenario planning
business finance terminology
retail metrics
process development
database building
Excel

Soft Skills

leadership
collaboration
strategic thinking

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