Merchandise Planning Manager - Luxury Brand

About the Role

Fella & Jones is excited to collaborate with a prestigious luxury brand in London, seeking a Merchandise Planning Manager to enhance their expanding team. This influential position emphasizes forecasting, planning, and trading for both retail outlets and online platforms. The role is integral to boosting commercial results, managing inventory effectively, and supporting strategic growth through data-driven insights.

Key Duties

• Formulate and lead forecasting and planning activities for retail and e-commerce channels.
• Evaluate sales data, customer preferences, and market dynamics to inform trading strategies and enhance profitability.
• Take responsibility for weekly and seasonal trading reports, forecasting, and stock oversight.
• Oversee inventory control, restocking processes, product allocation, and line maintenance to boost sell-through rates.
• Detect commercial risks and opportunities, offering insightful recommendations to senior management.
• Assist with long-term financial planning and performance forecasting within the company.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum five years of merchandising experience in luxurious, premium fashion, or lifestyle retail sectors.
• Proven expertise in retail and e-commerce planning, forecasting, and trading.
• Strong analytical aptitude paired with advanced numerical and Excel competencies.
• Commercially savvy with a solid grasp of financial principles and stock management.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders at various organizational levels.

Additional Information

This position offers an excellent career prospect for a driven merchandising professional eager to contribute to a well-established luxury firm in a role that impacts commercial strategy significantly.