Merchandise Planner

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global brand in London is seeking a Strategy Analyst to join their Head Office team. The role involves analyzing industry trends, defining brand strategies, and managing revenue planning. Applicants must have experience in fashion/apparel and a permanent right to work in the UK. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a background in business or marketing.

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion/apparel or accessories required.
• Strong analytical and financial skills essential.
• Permanent right to work in the UK needed.

Responsibilities

• Track industry trends and competitor strategies.
• Define brand and business strategy with senior leadership.
• Manage forecasting and revenue planning for new product launches.
• Support seasonal and annual business planning.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Financial skills (Excel, BI tools)

Ability to translate data into recommendations

Solid understanding of fashion cycles

Education

Background in business, economics, fashion management, or marketing

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about the intersection of fashion, business, and data? Do you thrive on turning insights into strategies that drive growth for a global brand? My client is looking for a Strategy Analyst to join the Head Office team in North London and help shape the future direction of our business.

The Role

Merchandise Planner / Strategy Analyst

• Track industry trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor strategies to identify emerging opportunities (from new product categories to sustainability initiatives).
• Work with senior leadership to define Brand & Business Strategy, positioning, assess potential partnerships, and evaluate expansion opportunities.
• Manage forecasting and revenue planning feasibility studies for new product launches or market entries as well as pricing and assortment strategies.
• Leverage sales, e-commerce, and social media data to uncover drivers of revenue, highlight growth potential and evaluation of trade marketing.
• Support seasonal and annual business planning, order book and demand planning, assess risks, and recommend actions on pricing, market entry, or product mix.
• Partner with design, merchandising, marketing, and operations teams to ensure strategic decisions align with both creative vision and commercial goals.
• Analyse and review margins, and sell throughs, monitoring mark downs, inventory and report on sales trends and risks.
• Produce strategic presentations for leadership outlining brand direction to support Senior Management with BI and sales reporting, margin and price point efficiency and supplier management.

The Candidate

Merchandise Planner / Strategy Analyst

• Strong analytical and financial skills (Excel, BI tools, data modelling).
• Solid understanding of fashion cycles, consumer psychology, and branding.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Background in business, economics, fashion management, or marketing.
• Support Senior Management with BI and sales reporting, margin and price point efficiency and supplier management.
• APPLICANTS MUST HAVE FASHION/APPAREL OR ACCESSORIES EXPERIENCE
• APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PERMANENT RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

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