Description

Generate timely and accurate demand plans for all product classification on a weekly/monthly/seasonal basis.
Support Planning manager decision making with consideration and scenario’s.
Develop & execute product range plans and visual line prints for Digital teams to help meet the sales target.
Plan new product launches with demand forecasts and detailed analysis to anticipate customers promotions, market trends and discounting.
Work with the Digital trade, Finance and Planning manager to track and support improvements in forecast accuracy on a monthly/seasonal basis.
Assist in risk assessment & mitigation activities.
Successfully manage MSSIs and CAT WSSIs ensuring accurate sales, stock and intake information is updated and used to forward forecast.
Working closely with the Planning Manager to minimize weeks cover & maximise stock turn.
Ensuring product availability and intake dates are maximized for business needs.
Prepare all information for monthly/weekly forecast meetings for Digital Regions to review forecast accuracy, current ROS vs Wks Cover, seasonal % fulfilment and in-season % sell-out.
Identify opportunities to optimize inventory and meet customer demands within the Digital channel.
Ad hoc analysis across the planning team.

Responsibilities

Solid experience of buying or forecasting within fashion or the footwear industry.
Digital / Retail experience preferable.
Strong merchandising background is essential.
Advance user of Microsoft Excel is essential.
Knowledge of Tableau would be an advantage.
Looking for someone confident to work with Senior Management partners to elevate the Planning process.
You’ve got the hunger for hitting the numbers and happy to talk to about them.
Happy to ‘Geek Out’ and obsess KPIs.
Experienced working with ERP Planning tools and data analytics.
You’ll be a proactive person enthused by the results of your team and your division.
Excellent multi-tasker who isn’t afraid of a challenge.
Commercially savvy.
You’ll be on the pulse with all channels of activity.
Positive attitude and of course, a great sense of humour.
You’ll be creative but also have an analytical mindset. Industry recognized achievements preferred but not essential.
Strong judgement, drive and influence.
Hard working, self-motivated and great communicator.
Calm temperament under pressure.