Fashion Planner

Hunkemöller; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid work model

Possibility to work from abroad

Travel allowance

Access to Hunkemöller Academy

25% employee discount

Job summary

Hunkemöller is looking for a Fashion Planner in Hilversum to support merchandising by building plans, analyzing sales data, and managing stock levels. The ideal candidate will have around 3 years of experience in a retail environment, be highly analytical with strong numerical skills, and be proficient in data systems like SAP BW. This role offers a hybrid work model, professional development opportunities, and a 25% employee discount on products.

Qualifications

• Around 3 years’ experience in Merchandising or Planning within a fashion retail environment.
• Comfortable working with data and systems, highly analytical.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandiser in building quarterly and annual plans.
• Work closely with Merchandiser to manage stock levels throughout the season.
• Prepare weekly performance reports for trading meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Commercial mindset

Advanced Excel skills

Collaborative work

Proactive and organized

Fluent in English

Passion for fashion retail

Tools

SAP BW

Job description

As a Fashion Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of the Department, working closely with the Merchandiser, Buying and cross‑functional teams. You will contribute to building accurate plans, analysing performance, and supporting in‑season trading decisions to deliver the optimum assortment across markets. This role offers strong exposure to WSSI management, stock and profit control, and forward planning, making it an excellent development opportunity within Merchandising.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & WSSI Support

• Support the Merchandiser in building quarterly, half‑year and annual plans
• Build, maintain and update the WSSI and line projections, supporting forecasting, reforecasting and visibility of sales, stock, intake, markdown and profit
• Develop a strong understanding of the sales and profit plan and the implications of current trading

Range Planning & Size Strategy

• Support option, width and depth planning, recommending decisions aligned to demand, historical performance and space
• Manage and analyse product size ratios, identifying opportunities to improve availability and performance by country, channel or shape

Stock Management & In‑Season Trading

• Work closely with the Merchandiser to support appropriate stock levels across the season
• Analyse best and worst sellers, highlighting risks and opportunities and proposing clear actions
• Manage slow sellers and support stock balancing actions, including transfers and reallocation where appropriate

Markdown & Clearance Support

• Identify and cost markdown recommendations, supporting decision‑making and approval processes
• Support clearance and exit strategies to reduce terminal stock and protect profitability

Reporting & Commercial Analysis

• Prepare weekly performance and trading reports to support Weekly Trading Meetings
• Deliver clear, accurate analysis to inform in‑season actions and forward commitments
• Develop a strong understanding of all key commercial levers and how they impact sales, margin and stock

Collaboration & Development

• Work closely with Buying, Branch Merchandising and Channel teams to support delivery of the Department strategy
• Build strong working relationships and develop merchandising capability through on‑the‑job learning and coaching
• Lead, coach and develop the MAA Merchandise Assistant

Our Ideal Candidate

• Has around 3 years’ experience in Merchandising or Planning within a fashion retail environment
• Highly analytical, with strong numerical skills and a commercial mindset
• Comfortable working with data and systems (SAP BW or similar), with advanced Excel/office skills
• Proactive, organised and eager to learn, with a desire to develop within Merchandising
• Enjoys working collaboratively and building strong cross‑functional relationships
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Passionate about fashion retail and thrives in a fast‑paced, energetic environment

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 4 additional days
• Hybrid work model, combining office and remote working
• Possibility to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks per year
• An international work environment, working with teams across different countries
• Travel allowance to support commuting costs
• Access to the Hunkemöller Academy for professional development
• 25% employee discount on all Hunkemöller products