Assistant Merchandise Planner - Outlets

The Assistant Merchandise Planner - Outlets will be based at the Jimmy Choo Head Office in London and will work under the guidance of the Merchandise Planner. The role is responsible specifically for our outlets business across Europe and will work closely with the European Retail Managers.,

• Support the Planner in producing weekly, seasonal and ad hoc sales and stock analysis.
• Review performance of all EMEA Outlet stores and ensure stocks are aligned with sales expectations on a weekly basis.
• Assist the Merchandise Planner to plan the Outlet store stock requirement and manage the stock intake plan for seasonal end of line stock and Outlet Core (made for outlet) products
• Responsible for forecasting the Key Item Planner to propose initial buy quantities and re-orders for Outlet Core products, in line with the Open to buy (OTB) targets
• Own the sizing strategy for all new Outlet orders
• Build the Seasonal stock launch packages and sign off with the merchandise planner and GMM
• Complete the weekly allocation and replenishment review process through the management of templates to optimise each products performance, ensuring the overall markdown stock cover is in line with company targets
• Produce weekly Outlet trade reports, analysing store, department and seasonal sales performance and present key findings and actions to the wider team
• Responsible for price management - uploading price changes in SAP in line with the markdown strategy and maintaining the price database
• Liaise with the Logistics and Stock Controller for all warehousing needs ensuring stock accuracy is maintained
• Conduct Outlet store visits and maintain frequent communication with store managers, carrying out agreed actions to optimise the stock assortment
• Collaborate with VM & Marketing to share information on product launches and key product messages
  
  Graduate calibre individual
• Advanced level Excel and Microsoft Office
• Italian, French or Spanish speaker would be an advantage
Experience Required
• A proven track record of merchandise planning across European markets for a similar business, ideally (but not necessarily) with a focus on outlets
• Proven track record of increasing turnover and maximising gross profit
• Currently operating as an experienced Allocator / level one Assistant Planner
Particular skills/knowledge required
• To have highly developed and proven analytical skills.
• To be proactive in terms of finding opportunities to grow the business and be reactive to changes within the markets.
• Proven track record of increasing sales turnover.
Characteristics required
• Demonstrable ability to use initiative and be proactive.
• Have a sense of urgency and ability to deal swiftly with changing needs.
• Team player with the ability to work on own initiative when required.
• Highly organised with an able to multi-task.
Special circumstances
• Able to cope under pressure and meet the needs of a demanding and ever changing/growing international business.
  
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