Planning & Merchandise Director (*all genders)

Planning & Merchandise Director (*all genders)

Overview: Planning & Merchandise Director (*all genders) role at GANT.

Responsibilities

• Management and further development of the merchandise planning team
• Monitor inventory and communicate availability
• Manage inventory and replenishment of stock
• Identify market trends and drive sales
• Develop local forecasts and address risks and opportunities
• Promote sales of specific inventory
• Improve reporting dashboards and develop analytical reports
• Consolidate demand and forecasts, ensuring accuracy
• Member of the Regional Management Team
• Close collaboration with the Commercial Director and the Commercial Management

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience in a similar position, especially in textile retail is desirable
• Strong understanding of textiles and the competitive landscape
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in sales and margin forecasting and promotional performance analysis
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Proficiency in demand planning and forecast accuracy
• Leadership experience and ability to manage a team
• Strong experience with an ERP system and expert in Excel
• You are fluent in English and German

Benefits

• Monetary Bonus
• GANT benefits, such as staff discounts
• Company Car
• Voiio company platform
• Employee events
• Home office option, 1 day per week
• Strong brand

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany