Temporary Planner (Merchandiser)

FASHION PERSONNEL; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic British retailer is seeking an experienced planner for a temporary role lasting about 8 weeks. This position involves detailed analysis of sales and margin information, assisting in product assortment planning, and communicating objectives through effective reporting. The role offers a competitive weekly salary, paid holidays, and the chance to work in a dynamic retail head office. If you're available immediately and have prior planning experience, this is a great opportunity to join a creative team and contribute to a well-known luxury brand.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Competitive Salary

Creative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Prior planning experience in a retail environment.
• Ability to perform detailed analysis of sales and margin information.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed analysis of retail and wholesale sales.
• Assist in creating a balanced product assortment aligned with business goals.

Skills

Retail Analysis

Sales Analysis

Market Research

Product Assortment 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!