Retail Merchandising Planner 3 Month Contract Onsite - London, Westminster Our retail client is looking for a Retail Merchandising Planner to join them on a 3 month contract basis.
The purpose of the role will be to support all Global Rolling OTB (open-to-buy) activities within their Merchandise Planning & Inventory organisation.
Responsibilities: Responsible for consolidation of the Global Rolling OTB for all Channels (FP Stores, Digital, Outlet, Wholesale) Responsible for preparing insightful analyses on Channel performance relative to plan and identifying risks to inventory targets Alongside Senior Manager, working with group finance to set annual Margin sales target Responsible for preparing insightful analyses on Margin performance relative to target and tracking adherence by product divisions Option Consolidation & Tracking Assessment of Option Plans into OTB, to assess Revenue per Option and productivity of assortments Global Rebalance Responsible for co-ordinating global stock rebalances; rebalance template management and publishing overviews to the wider business of stock moves Highlighting rebalance opportunities for maximising stock productivity, to improve Global sell through and weeks of cover Global Delist Responsible for maintaining the Global Delist files which provides an accurate view of product lifecycle for all mainline products and their exit routes Working with Retail and Collection Merchandising to propose and agree global exit route strategy with the aim to maximize clearing of inventory whilst balancing the need to protect full price sales and brand Experience Required: Demonstrated experience in a planning or analytical role, preparing commercial analyses, supporting global Open to Buy management Solid communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with cross-functional teams Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Excellent / advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel Highly analytical, organised, and detail oriented Driven and Ambitious, with aptitude to work in a fast-paced environment Fast study / quick learner High results orientation Problem solver, with an ability to drive results despite ambiguity and obstacles Flexible, willing, and able to manage multiple and potentially competing priorities To apply for this position please submit your CV.