Senior Planner - E-Commerce (Fashion/Temp)

Independent Recruiters; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Recruiters in Amsterdam seeks an experienced Senior Planner - E-Commerce (Fashion/Temp) to lead merchandise planning and financial targets across Full Price and eCommerce channels.

You will drive budgets, optimize inventory and forecast demand, collaborating with Buying, Merchandising, Finance, and commercial teams. The role requires 4–7+ years in fashion/retail planning and proficiency with SAP or Oracle, working in a hybrid setup.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of experience in merchandise, financial planning, or commercial planning within fashion, retail, or consumer goods.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to sales, margin, and inventory optimization.
• Solid knowledge of merchandise planning, demand forecasting, markdowns, and promotional strategies.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across Buying, Merchandising, Finance, and commercial teams.
• Experience with omni-channel inventory planning tools (e.g. SAP or Oracle), combined with a commercial, results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage merchandise financial plans, including sales, margin, and inventory targets across Full Price and eCommerce channels;
• Drive buying budgets and seasonal buy quantities in close collaboration with Buying and Merchandising teams;
• Optimize inventory allocation, replenishment, and demand forecasting across stores and eCommerce;
• Monitor in-season performance through WSSI and open-to-buy processes, identifying risks and opportunities to maximize sales and profitability;
• Manage promotional and markdown strategies to balance margin protection with stock clearance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Commercial planning

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Beschrijving

Responsibilities Senior Planner - E-Commerce (Fashion/Temp)

Your responsibilities are to:

• Develop and manage merchandise financial plans, including sales, margin, and inventory targets across Full Price and eCommerce channels;
• Drive buying budgets and seasonal buy quantities in close collaboration with Buying and Merchandising teams;
• Optimize inventory allocation, replenishment, and demand forecasting across stores and eCommerce;
• Monitor in-season performance through WSSI and open-to-buy processes, identifying risks and opportunities to maximize sales and profitability;
• Manage promotional and markdown strategies to balance margin protection with stock clearance.

Requirements

Requirements Senior Planner - E-Commerce (Fashion/Temp)

The ideal candidate has:

• 4–7+ years of experience in merchandise, financial branch, or commercial planning within fashion, retail, or consumer goods;
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to sales, margin, and inventory optimization;
• Solid knowledge of merchandise planning, demand forecasting, markdowns, and promotional strategies;
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with experience collaborating across Buying, Merchandising, Finance, and commercial teams;
• Experience with omni-channel inventory planning tools (e.g. SAP or Oracle), combined with a commercial, results-driven mindset.

Salaris

Offer Senior Planner - E-Commerce (Fashion/Temp)

This opportunity offers the chance to join a globally recognized fashion and lifestyle organization where your work will directly impact commercial performance across the EMEA region. You'll collaborate with international teams, work on strategic planning initiatives, and contribute to the success of one of the world's leading fashion businesses.

In return, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation package aligned with the responsibilities and seniority of the role.
• A modern and well-equipped workplace in Amsterdam.
• A hybrid working model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• A contract running ASAP to 30/04/2027.
• A full-time position of 40 hours per week.