Merchandiser - Guidant Global : Job Details

Description:

Contarct Duration: ASAP to End of November (4 Weeks)

JOB PURPOSE

The Planner will be responsible for all Planning & Forecasting, Reporting & Analysis of their Product Category creating and maintaining effective cross-functional relationships to drive the Division in support of business strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Detailed category sales, margin & inventory plans to support delivery of the Product Division strategic plan.

* Bottoms-up sales, margin & procurement forecasts to deliver seasonal fashion & replenishment targets.

* All related reporting & analysis for the product category and to support all Divisional reporting & analytics.

* Drive medium (1 year) and longer (5 year) term forecasting both at style and category level.

* Partner with Regional Teams to manage Global Inventory Optimisation through re-balancing/ transfers/ risk management.

* Support and work with Vendor, Supply Chain and Sourcing teams, to manage capacity planning and flow of intake.

Pre Season

* Develop and "shape" category plans aligned with Merchandising strategies/initiatives and reconciled with Regional Seasonal Plan to deliver the Global Seasonal Plan - including global review and analysis of key product & category metrics.

* Responsible for detailed analysis, forecasting and cost targeting as it relates to Supply Chain to drive demand planning (production capacity forecasts & RM pre-commitment) driving profitability and mitigating investment risk.

* Owner of RM forecasts and to make pre-buy proposals based on Global Sourcing critical path for the product category.

* Manage all FG unit forecasts or forecast consolidation at each level of the product hierarchy to material & SKU level (where appropriate).

* Responsible for analysis, parameters (assortment size, price point & flow) and recommendations related to the development of seasonal range plan and Brand Buy for the product category.

* Drive replenishment sales and inventory as it relates to the product category (process enhancements & best practice) global forecast management, RM positioning HUB inventory management.

* Taking seasonal FG placement proposals (inventory investment) and all related reporting & analysis.

* Report on product category margin analysis and target setting.

* Assist with financial analysis and strategic input to pricing architecture for the product category.

In Season

* Owner of product category FG inventory placement proposals, management, and reporting of HUB Free Stock and (future) all replenishment inventories.

* Lead in-season inventory reaction proposals (investment & exit) based on retail and wholesale forecasts & in collaboration with the cross-functional team to maximise all sell in/out opportunities for the product category.

* Responsible for proposing product category markdown & delist content & timing.

Reporting and Analysis

* Owner of standardised and ad hoc reporting & analysis required to drive Product Division strategy as well as day-to-day decision-making.

* Drive seasonal hindsight analysis and milestone meetings, ensuring a consistent, global understanding of business performance and future opportunities.

* Supports the Divisional Director/ Planning Managers in all presentation analysis and preparation.

PERSONAL PROFILE

* Retail experience and mindset

* Passion for commerce/product

* Demonstrates commercial instinct

* Strong Analytical skills

* Retail maths skills

* Advanced skills in Excel

Guidant Global (BH4SF) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.