Head of Planning and Merchandising UKI

At Swarovski where innovation meets inspiration our people desire to explore experience and create. As the Head of Planning & Merchandising you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand learn and grow with us. Were bold and inventive revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.

About the job

As the Head of Planning & Merchandising you will lead and develop the Planning Merchandising and Allocation team to deliver optimum assortment and stock placement for achieving sales and profit target as well as for visibility of the brand direction through all touch points.

Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Developing Category and product trade plan overseeing the Product assortment across all channels for the Cluster vs. financial target and recommending action to minimise risks and maximise opportunities
• Managing OTB through monthly product forecasting reviews to ensure optimum product availability with stock holdings that improve stock turn.
• Working with Central Supply chain to develop communication and understanding of sales and demand changes on a monthly cycle.
• Developing Clusters competencies and managing teams performance.
• Managing excess stock sell through in the Outlet channel through price management by following Central Guidelines for promotional pricing.
• Collaborating with sales & marketing teams for coordinated approach to plans and communications for maximising sales.
• Acting as a voice of the Cluster in the projects and meetings with the Central by cascading clear information from Cluster to Central and vice versa.

About you

We are looking for a unique and amazing talent who brings along the following:

• Minimum 58 years of professional experience in a similar role within a matrix organisation and international environment; understanding of luxury sector would be an advantage
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite
• Previous experience with at least one business intelligence system (e.g. Aptos or similar)
• Willingness and ability to learn and apply new systems and tools
• Strong understanding of Merchandising and product
• Strong leadership skills and previous people management experience
• Ability to influence different levels of stakeholders to challenge and question

What we offer

You can expect a range of benefits including:

• Competitive bonus scheme (noncontractual)
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Company pension 5 Employer contribution
• Swarovski products discounts

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates beautiful crystalbased products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.

Founded in 1895 in Austria the company designs manufactures and sells the worlds finest crystal gemstones Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia jewelry and accessories as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2400 stores and 6700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives) Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovskis heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain with an emphasis on circular innovation championing diversity inclusion and selfexpression and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.

Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved respected valued connected and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race color religion marital status age national origin physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy gender sexual orientation gender identity expression or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.