Temporary Planner (Merchandiser)

FASHION PERSONNEL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fashion Personnel seeks an experienced planner for a temporary 8‑week assignment with a world‑renowned luxury retailer. The role is UK-based, with weekly pay and holiday entitlement, and a fast-paced head office environment.

You will analyse retail and wholesale sales and margins, support assortment planning, pricing decisions and risk/opportunity reporting to maximise profitability during the period.

Qualifications

• Must have prior planning experience.
• Available to start immediately.
• Temporary 8-week assignment.

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.

As this role is temporary, it is likely to be filled ASAP.