EMEA Planning Assistant: Inventory & Sales Strategy

AFH Canada Stores Co.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in London is seeking Assistant/Associate Merchandiser Planners to guide inventory and financial strategies for Abercrombie & Hollister brands. You will forecast performance, shape regional plans, and partner with buying for global strategies from our EMEA office.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, leadership experience, and strong presentation skills, with a focus on results-driven planning across domestic, international and e-commerce channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience.
• Proficient Excel; Power BI a plus.
• Strong leadership experience.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Ability to run portion of a multi-billion-dollar business.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analysis and reporting to inform assortment architecture and plans by region and channel.
• Research global market with buying team to inform financial plan.
• Forecast and implement product distribution strategies by channel and inventory levels.
• Present selling and inventory analysis to senior leadership with insights.
• Support inventory management and promotions at item/SKU level with buyers.
• Build reports analyzing colour, size, channel, and pricing.
• Perform site walks of UK/EU sites to ensure live assortment and pricing.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Leadership

Cross-functional

Presentation skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree or relevant experience

Job description

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in London is seeking Assistant/Associate Merchandiser Planners to guide inventory and financial strategies for Abercrombie & Hollister brands. You will forecast performance, shape regional plans, and partner with buying for global strategies from our EMEA office.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, leadership experience, and strong presentation skills, with a focus on results-driven planning across domestic, international and e-commerce channels.