Senior Planner, EMEA

Abercrombie and Fitch Co.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty retailer is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive sales and margin through effective inventory and financial strategies. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast future product performance and establish strategies to maximize profitability. A Bachelor's Degree and leadership experience are preferred. The position is located in London, and offers remote work options on specified days.

Benefits

Incentive bonus program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Work from anywhere on Mondays and Fridays

Qualifications

• Prior merchandise planning experience is preferred.
• Ability to thrive in team-based settings.
• Desire to learn and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales and margin for your brand gender by crafting your assortment.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on business strategies.
• Forecasting and implementing product distribution strategies.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Company Description

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 abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.

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 worldwide.

Location

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.

Benefits & Perks

• Incentive bonus program.
• Annual company‑wide 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!

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER