The E-Commerce planner is responsible for owning the merchandise planning for selected product lines on the Guess European website.
The role aims to maximize sales by planning the optimal product mix of sales and inventory in line with agreed targets and KPIs.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & ACTIVITIES
* Collaborate with the E-Commerce buying and merchandising team to drive the success of selected product lines
* Develop and implement seasonal sales, stock, and buy budget plans for product line merchandising
* Create an analytical assortment strategy as input for the buying team, taking into account historical performance and future developments
* Work closely with the buying team to ensure that the correct products are available at the right time, based on historical sales data and current trends
* In-season replenishment of Best-Sellers to capitalize on sales opportunities
* Foster relationships with Retail planning teams to drive stock transfers and markdown strategies
* Monitor performance and stock levels weekly, updating the planning system with revised forecasts for the assigned product line
* Share insights on business performance with buyers and take necessary actions to maximize sales opportunities and identify potential stock issues
* Forecast and select assortments for periodical product shipments to marketplace partners (ZFS), adjusting plans based on actual performance
* Produce regular analysis of E-Commerce KPIs (Sales, Returns, Markdowns, Traffic, Conversion, AOV etc.) to monitor E-Commerce performance and develop seasonal/annual strategies
* Analyze E-Commerce channel performance (own website/marketplaces), identifying analogies and differences to highlight business opportunities and best practices
* Take a proactive role in improving or enhancing the e-commerce planning process at a strategic level
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a Retail/E-Commerce Merchandising planning position at a fast-paced retail company
* Strong planning, analytical, and organizational skills, with a proactive retail approach and effective problem-solving abilities
* Dynamic individual with foresight and knowledge to improve/simplify challenges across the planning process
* Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in spreadsheet analyses to facilitate quantitative and qualitative business insights from data
* 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, with tenacity to overcome people or process obstacles and confidence to influence and engage at all levels
* Fluent in English
Benefits
* 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 workshops promoted by Guess Community
* Arts, sports, and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities
* Training & Development platform and paths
* Discount on our products both online and in stores