Senior Planner, EMEA

abercrombie-fitch-co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global retailer is seeking a Merchandise Planner in London to drive product sales and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a passion for the brand. Responsibilities include forecasting product performance, optimizing inventory strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals. This role offers competitive benefits, including flexible working and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Incentive bonus program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Flexible work options

Merchandise discount

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience is required.
• Prior merchandise planning experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership experience is necessary.
• Ability to thrive in team-based settings.
• Strong presentation skills are essential.
• Robust analytical capability with creative interest.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire and curiosity to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales and margin through product assortment strategies.
• Collaborating with teams to develop profitable business strategies.
• Researching global markets for financial planning.
• Forecasting product distribution strategies based on sales data.
• Presenting analysis and performance results to senior leadership.
• Building financial planning strategies to achieve growth.

Skills

Analytical capability

Leadership

Presentation skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related experience

Job description

Company Description

Job 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 EMEA Home Office London, England.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Driving sales and margin for your brand gender by crafting your assortment architecture and strategizing brand gender 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
• Building department level costing, revenue, and merchandise financial planning strategies by channel and region to achieve growth in key performance indicators

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience
• Passion for the A&F brands and the role
• Prior merchandise planning experience is preferred
• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to thrive in team-based settings and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners
• 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. 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.

The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites,, and

At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

Benefits & Perks

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 Co. is committed to providing 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 :

• Incentive bonus program
• Annual companywide review process
• 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 and 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 and 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