<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Assortment Planner - 12 month Fixed Term </strong></span></p><p>Responsibility:</p><p>A strong assortment planner is responsible for execution of buying and merchandising activities across all collections and channels.</p><p>The successful candidate feels comfortable in being the main point of contact for knowledge of up-to-date product/country/store performance insight, stock analysis and market trends.</p><p>The role requires attention to detail, care and passion for product together with adherence to seasonal calendar dates and solution-driven approach through critical thinking and creativity.</p><p>This role will report to the cluster collection merchandising manager and will assist leadership in developing, executing, and communicating a product strategy that meets or exceeds financial goals and global product strategy.</p><p><strong>Merchandising Strategy:</strong></p><p> Execute buying and merchandising plans that drive sales, enhance product visibility,and optimize inventory levels across all channels.</p><p> Analyze sales data, market trends and customer feedback to make informed decisions on product assortments.</p><p> Look for growth opportunities through relevant analysis of product/category/collection and metal at market/channel/store level.</p><p> Drive and execute store tiering strategy by market to ensure an effective and high-quality product range that meets customer needs.</p><p> Master product/country/store perspective to lead effective merchandising strategy and orchestrate operational changes in the assortment range including local add on items.</p><p> Prepare analysis and files for cross- functional meetings with VM, training and marketing team to ensure right visibility and knowledge of the product according to the merchandising strategy.</p><p> Responsible of buying and demand planning of the wholesale channel.</p><p> Support outlet product range and replenishment guidance for the channel.</p><p> Support Collection Merchandising manager with all operational activities related to new store openings and relocations.</p><p> Responsible of input of assortment of new store openings and relocations in the system to support global allocation.</p><p> Maintain operational functions, including: product systems, SKU management, and support with details and content for product replenishment in wholesale and outlets.</p><p> Range architecture development to capture channel, market and partner requirements inline with overall brand goals.</p><p><strong>Market Analysis and Trend Forecasting:</strong></p><p> Stay abreast of industry trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and threats.</p><p> Conduct regular market analysis to hunt product opportunities and brief into global to penetrate local product opportunities.</p><p> Monitor and advise on market needs to capture cultural relevance and market gaps to drive future growth opportunities.</p><p><strong>Brand Alignment:</strong></p><p> Ensure all buying and merchandising activities align with global strategy, brand's identity, values, and positioning.</p><p><strong>Financial Performance:</strong></p><p> Monitor and analyze financial performance, suggesting actions to achieve sales and profitability targets.</p><p><strong>Inventory Management:</strong></p><p> Monitor inventory KPIs, including stock levels, sell-through rates and stock turnover.</p><p> Execute analysis on inventory performance, potential issues and actionable insights.</p><p> Prepare and present weekly/monthly reports detailing store performance and actions.</p><p><strong>Collaboration and Communication:</strong></p><p> Tight collaboration with Global merchandising for the implementation of collection strategy and product brief.</p><p> Work closely with retail network (DSM/RSM/SM) to understand potential of expansion of collection/category and ensure smooth inventory processes if any issue.</p><p><strong>Candidate Description</strong></p><p> 3-5 years+ experience in product ownership / management, demonstrating successful development and delivery of product strategies, roadmaps through to product launch and optimization</p><p> Experience and passion for the cluster retail market and a deep understanding of the customer</p><p> Ability to quickly understand customer, competition area and business value of new products</p><p> Is proactive in planning to achieve targets and objectives which deliver profitable outcomes</p><p> Strong communication skills with business stakeholders</p><p> Delivery focused with excellent attention to detail and strong drive to resolve issues</p><p> Strong team working and collaboration skills</p><p> Respects individual's views and positively contributes to a learning environment in which individuals are supported and encouraged to excel</p><p>* Behaves consistently and with integrity at all times, realising everyone's potential to get the best possible result and live the values</p><p>BH35711</p></dd>