The E-Commerce Planner role is a critical component of our Merchandise Planning team, responsible for owning the merchandise planning process for selected product lines on our European website.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Retail/E-Commerce Merchandising planning, with strong planning, analytical and organizational skills. They will be able to effectively problem-solve, think proactively and improve/simplify challenges faced across the planning process.
Key Responsibilities:
* Build the success of selected product lines together with the E-Commerce buying and merchandising team.
* Responsible for the product line merchandising planning: Seasonal sales, stock and buy budget plans.
* Develop an analytical assortment strategy as input for the buying team, down to option/depth level, based on historical performance and anticipate future developments.
* Work with the buying team to guarantee that the correct products are readily available with the right timing based both on historical sales data and current trend.
In addition to these key responsibilities, the successful candidate will also:
* In-season replenishment of Best-Seller not to miss any sales opportunities.
* Cultivate connection with Retail planning teams to drive stock transfers and markdown strategies.
* Monitor performance and stock levels weekly: keep planning system updated with revised forecasts for the assigned product line.
* Share insights on the business performance with buyers and take necessary actions to maximize sales opportunity and identify any possible stock issue.
* Forecasting and selecting assortment for periodical product shipments to marketplace partners (ZFS): monitor sales and adjust plans to actual performance.
* Produce and maintain periodical analysis on E-Commerce KPI's (Sales, Returns, Markdowns, Traffic, Conversion, AOV etc.) to monitor E-Commerce performance and develop seasonal/annual strategies.
* Produce and maintain analysis of different E-Commerce channel performance (own website/marketplaces), identifying analogies and differences to highlight business opportunities and best practices.
Requirements:
* >2 years of previous experience in a Retail/E-Commerce Merchandising planning position at a fast-paced retail company.
* Strong planning, analytical and organizational skills and proactive retail approach. Effective problem solver.
* Dynamic individual who has the foresight and knowledge to improve / simplify the challenges faced across planning process.
* Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in spreadsheet analyses to facilitate quantitative and qualitative business insights from data. Proven Experience with business intelligence and planning tools.
* Possess sound fashion product and commercial acumen as well as a genuine interest in the retail market.
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving dynamic retail environment and tenacity to overcome people or process obstacles. Confidence to influence and engage at all levels.
Benefits:
* An International, fresh and dynamic working environment.
* Balance between work and personal life: Smart Working (Hybrid work model) and Time flexibility;
* Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by the organization.
* Arts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Fun activities.
* Training & Development platform and paths.
* Discount on our products both online and in stores.
About Us:
We are a progressive and sustainable global company, constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.
We promote a people-first workspace, where employee well-being and development are part of our history and success.