Senior Merchandise Planner - 1 year - Maternity cover (all genders)
Senior Merchandise Planner - 1 year - Maternity cover (all genders)
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Zalando is Europes leading online platform for fashion connecting customers brands and partners across 24 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion logistics advertising and research bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 49 million active customers through diverse skill-sets interests and languages our teams choose to use.
As a Senior Merchandise Planner in Premium Fashion Heritage you hold end-to-end accountability for a specific business segment of significant turnover high complexity or strategic importance. Your primary responsibility is to define the financial KPI plan and ensure the business unit meets these targets. This involves planning and managing inventory to optimize sales and profitability while holding functional leadership over the Merchandise Planning team.
In this role youll need a sharp analytical mindset advanced knowledge of merchandise planning tools and processes and the ability to work effectively with various departments. Youll analyse historical sales data and market trends to create accurate sales forecasts preparing detailed reports and insights to support decision-making processes. Additionally you will play an instrumental role in evolving these tools and processes to benefit the future business.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity sexual orientation personal expression ethnicity religious belief or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture age or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
- our diversity & inclusion strategy: employee resource groups: WED LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING) Lead the end-to-end planning cycle to define and achieve financial KPI targets. Ensure full accountability for steering the business area to meet defined financial goals. Implement and monitor inventory strategies to maintain optimal stock levels maximizing sales and minimizing excess stock through a monthly OTB cycle. Analyse historical sales data and market trends to create accurate sales forecasts. Prepare detailed reports and insights to support decision-making processes. Work closely with marketing operations and other cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of merchandise plans. Communicate effectively with external stakeholders to align on strategic goals and initiatives. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in merchandise planning. Leverage technology and tools to streamline planning processes and data analysis. You hold a Bachelors degree in Business or a comparable field with over 5 years of experience in Merchandising preferably within eCommerce and have managed at least two full planning cycles. You have demonstrated a high levels of personal accountability and a commitment to achieving outstanding results. You excel in dynamic fast-paced environments embracing change and consistently seeking innovative solutions to complex challenges. You possess excellent English skills can communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and have strong negotiation abilities. You love working with numbers think strategically and are an expert in Excel other planning software and Google Suite using these tools to optimize planning processes. Zalando provides a range of benefits heres an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer. Employee shares program 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando 30% off Zalando Lounge discounts from external partners 2 paid volunteering days a year Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year 27 days of vacation a year to start Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement) Family services including counseling and support Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass) Mental health support and coaching available Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer reviewWED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
OUR OFFER
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
