Merchandise Planner – Full Price & eCommerce

Projob B.V; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-office budget

Weekly social activities

Job summary

Projob B.V. is seeking a Merchandise Planner to deliver key planning activities across full-price retail, concessions and eCommerce. You will work with sales data, stock levels, forecasts and buying budgets to support commercial performance.

You’ll build detailed spreadsheets, present findings, and collaborate with Buying and commercial teams to translate plans into actionable decisions while adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in merchandise, financial or commercial planning.
• Hands-on experience with sales forecasting, buying budgets, inventory management and stock allocation.
• Strong spreadsheet and analytical skills; ability to turn data into recommendations.
• Experience collaborating with Buying and other departments; adapt to changing priorities.
• Fluent written and spoken English; SAP or Oracle experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Retail or related field is an advantage.
• Visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Seasonal planning: build and update forecasts, buying budgets and margin plans.
• Inventory and allocation: plan buying quantities at SKU level, stock replenishment and balance stock with demand.
• Demand forecasting: prepare monthly forecasts for core products across stores, online channels and distribution centers.
• Financial planning: contribute to monthly Open-to-Buy (WSSI) reviews and adjust plans based on opportunities and risks.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with Buying, Merchandising, Retail, eCommerce and Finance on planning priorities.

Skills

Sales forecasting

Buying budgets

Inventory management

Spreadsheet skills

Data analysis

SAP/Oracle

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree (advantage)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the company

Be part of an iconic story.

This organization serves as a platform for growth, focusing on building brand strength and staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. By connecting global, iconic brands more closely to the evolving needs of consumers, it ensures a strong foundation for both the present and future generations.

Guided by shared values and empowered by scale and global reach, the company is committed to driving fashion forward for good. Operating as one unified team with a clear vision and plan, it exemplifies the power of collective effort and shared purpose.

Salary and hours per week

• Salary: To be discussed
• 40 hours per week
• Start: As soon as possible
• Till 30/04/2027 possibly longer.

About the job

Your role as Merchandise Planner You'll play an active role in delivering key merchandise planning activities across full-price retail, concessions and eCommerce. This is a hands‑on position where you'll work directly with sales data, stock levels, forecasts and buying budgets to support commercial performance.

You'll be just as comfortable building detailed spreadsheets as presenting your findings and recommendations. Working closely with Buying and other commercial teams, you'll help turn planning decisions into practical actions while keeping up with changing priorities and deadlines.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Seasonal planning: Build and update sales forecasts, buying budgets and margin plans, using previous trading results to improve future performance.
• Inventory and allocation: Calculate buying quantities at SKU level, plan initial stock allocation and replenishment, and balance stock availability with customer demand.
• Demand forecasting: Prepare monthly forecasts for core products (Never Out of Stock), considering sales trends and stock levels across stores, online channels and distribution centres.
• Financial planning: Prepare and contribute to monthly Open-to-Buy (WSSI) reviews, monitor trading performance and adjust plans based on commercial opportunities and risks.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Retail, eCommerce and Finance on planning priorities, promotional activities, markdown decisions and process improvements.

Your workplace: You'll join an international fashion organisation with its European headquarters in Amsterdam. The merchandise planning team supports both physical retail and eCommerce, combining financial planning, forecasting and inventory management.

You'll work closely with colleagues from Buying and other commercial departments, ensuring that merchandise plans are aligned with business priorities. The environment is international and fast‑paced, with a strong focus on collaboration and delivering results.

What you bring: You're a commercially minded Planner who enjoys working with data and taking ownership of the details. You can build a planning spreadsheet from scratch, explain the numbers behind your recommendations and work effectively with Buying to keep plans moving forward. Yourpractical planning experience, analytical skills and ability to deliver in a busy environment.

You also bring:

• Relevant experience in merchandise, financial or commercial planning, preferably within fashion, retail or consumer goods;
• Hands‑on experience with sales forecasting, buying budgets, inventory management and stock allocation;
• Strong spreadsheet and analytical skills, with the ability to turn detailed data into clear commercial recommendations;
• Experience collaborating closely with Buying and other departments, combined with the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment;
• Confidence using planning systems such as SAP or Oracle, and fluent written and spoken English;
• A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Retail or a related field is an advantage;
• Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

What you can expect from our client:

• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality;
• A beautiful state‑of‑the‑art Campus;
• Depending on the role a monthly home - office budget;
• A chance to unwind with weekly social activities.
• Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Please note that we agreed with our clients to only introduce them to candidates who already live near the job location. Although you might be willing to relocate or commute, this is not an adequate option.