Temporary Planner (Merchandiser)

Fashion & Retail Personnel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking an experienced planner for a temporary role lasting around 8 weeks. The successful candidate will analyze sales data and assist in price setting while working within a fast-paced retail head office. Immediate availability is required for this opportunity, which offers a competitive weekly salary and the chance to join a creative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary paid weekly

Paid holiday

Qualifications

• Prior planning experience in a retail environment.
• Available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of retail and wholesale sales & margin information.
• Conduct category and divisional analysis to boost productivity.
• Participate in setting retail prices based on market analysis.

Skills

Retail analysis

Category and divisional analysis

Competitor pricing analysis

Financial goals alignment

Strategic demand planning

Job description

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced planner to join this world-renowned luxury retailer. on a temporary basis for a period of about 8 weeks.

The company is an iconic British retailer that has gained widescale popularity across the globe.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing detailed and methodical analysis of retail and wholesale sales & margin information
- Undertaking key category and divisional analysis to improve productivity and profitability
- Analysing key competitor pricing policies to inform the range planning process
- Assisting in the creation of a balanced product assortment that is aligned with business strategy and financial goals by reviewing global sales performance
- Identifying and escalating business risks and opportunities to maximise sales and profitability
- Communicating assortment objectives through effective analysis and timely reporting
- Reviewing end-of-season actuals to cost estimates for commencement of new season
- Participating in setting the retail prices for the global line based on market research, analysis, history and cost info
- Assisting in all strategic opportunities for in-season re-orders, replenishment orders and assist in pre-season demand planning

The successful candidate will have prior planning experience and be available to start immediately.

As a temp, you will receive a competitive salary rate that is paid on a weekly basis as well as paid holiday and the opportunity to work within a creative and fast-paced retail head office.

As this role is temporary, it is likely to be filled ASAP, so apply today to avoid missing out!

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