You will work closely with Merchandising, Finance, Marketplace Planning, Business Planning, and Supply & Inventory Management teams to ensure effective product, demand, and inventory planning.Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and influencing seasonal assortment plans, including revenue, margin, product receipts, and inventory targets.
- Using statistical forecasting, sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to improve forecast accuracy and support data-driven decisions.
- Developing product strategies that support brand objectives, financial targets, and marketplace needs.
- Monitoring in-season sales, forecasts, and inventory performance to identify risks and opportunities, develop action plans, and drive follow-up where needed.
- Managing inventory health across product categories and marketplaces to optimize product availability and overall business performance.
- Analyzing product performance and identifying opportunities to improve sales, profitability, and inventory efficiency.
- Supporting pricing, trading, and product allocation decisions based on sales performance, consumer demand, and marketplace insights.
- Working with Merchandising teams to optimize product assortments in line with business priorities and marketplace strategies.
- Presenting assortment plans and data-driven recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Leading projects independently, prioritizing deliverables, and ensuring timely communication and collaboration across teams.
- At least 5 years of direct experience in assortment planning, demand planning, merchandise planning or inventory planning.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, product performance, inventory management, and seasonal assortment planning.
- Experience with forecasting, sales analysis, and data-driven planning techniques.
- Ability to analyze complex data, identify business risks and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to assess product potential, consumer demand, and marketplace performance.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders through clear, data-driven communication.
- Strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering high-quality results.
- A proactive mindset, with an interest in continuous improvement, data science, and new planning methods.
- Ability to embrace change, value different perspectives, promote clarity and accountability, and take a strategic, end-to-end approach to planning.
- Currently residing in Hilversum or the surrounding area.
€4750.00 - €4750.00 monthly