Temporary Planner (Merchandiser)

Retail Human Resources plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

Retail Human Resources plc seeks an experienced planner for a temporary role at a world-renowned luxury retailer, approx. 8 weeks, with immediate start. Salary is competitive and paid weekly; holiday entitlement applies, and the role offers exposure to a fast-paced retail head office environment.

The position requires strong planning experience and analytical skills to analyse sales, margins, pricing, and assortment performance, with the ability to influence seasonal ranges and profitability.

Qualifications

• Prior planning experience
• Available to start immediately

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

Reference: HD - 400891/b