Head of Store Planning & Branch Merchandising

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About the team
As Head of Store Planning & Branch Merchandising, you will lead a team that plans and allocates the inventory for our own channels to maximize sales results. The team is responsible for the assigned market stock performance and maximizing sales and revenue. The team works closely with the retail team to maximize turnover.
The global team of five Branch Merchandisers reports directly to the Head of Branch Merchandising and this position reports to the Global Planning & Merchandising Director.

Responsibilities
Develop store sales, inventory plans, and new merchandise strategies based on current and historical trends
Manage store opening and closing process including projecting sales and inventory, new store assortments, and directing closing liquidation
Provide investment guidance based on company productivity and sales
Aggregate market demand and analyze business/financial plans and demand plans gaps to align
Provide statistical forecast input for the market demand planning process
Allocate between the categories to maximize financial performance, optimizing the current assortment
Liaise with all internal customers and partners to establish needs and resolve any issues
Collaborate with stakeholders and the team of Brand Merchandisers to align and adjust forecast and inventory planning and to review recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals


Your skills
Bachelor's Degree with previous experience in the fashion industry
Minimum of 4-5 years of Retail Merchandising experience
Strong leadership and management skills
Experience with inventory management, shrink and profit margins
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure
A natural communicator who collaborates well cross-functionally
Solid Microsoft skills such as Excel
Fluent in English, both written and spoken is mandatory