Associate Planner/ Junior Merchandiser, Hollister – EMEA

Abercrombie & Fitch; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Merchandise Planner to drive sales and profitability through strategic inventory management and financial planning. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, analyzing market trends, and presenting insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing analytical capabilities with creativity. Join a company that values its people and offers a range of benefits, including flexible work options and opportunities for career advancement. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a global retail environment.

Benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Access to mental health and wellness app

Work from anywhere options

Merchandise discount

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience in Merchandise Planning.
• Strong analytical skills and proven leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and margin through assortment architecture and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with teams to manage profitability and react to changes.

Skills

Merchandise Planning

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Presentation Skills

Collaboration

Market Research

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Planners are the strategic drivers of our product teams, shaping the inventory and financial strategy behind every product. Interpreting and balancing current sales, inventory analysis, financial goals, and emerging trends, our Merchandise Planners build the strategies that maximize our product success and profitability. Planners forecast future product performance, establish sales strategies across domestic, international, and e-commerce channels, and strategically manage our inventory around the world.

This job is located at our Regional Head Office in London, England.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Driving sales and margin for your department/s by crafting your assortment architecture and strategizing department and mid-level plans by region and channel.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop business strategies, managing profitability, and reacting to change while making strategic decisions based on current sales and inventory information
• Researching the global market and leveraging that information to build the most compelling and profitable financial plan
• Forecasting and implementing product distribution strategies by analyzing sales data and store inventory levels, incorporating variations by channel
• Clearly presenting selling and inventory analysis and performance-to-plan results and strategies to senior leadership, providing insight on selling analysis, customer insights, and trend ideas
• Managing inventory and pricing strategy at the key item and sku level

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• Experience in Merchandise Planning
• Passion for the A&F brands and the role
• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to thrive in team-based settings and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners
• Desire to take on the responsibility of running a portion of a multi-billion-dollar business
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently with senior-level leaders
• Ability to balance between robust analytical capability and an interest in the creative process
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
• Desire & curiosity to learn more

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally-led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

Our Values

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as beingnamed a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward

• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER