Planners are the strategic drivers of our product teams, shaping the inventory and financial strategy behind every product. Interpreting and balancing current sales, inventory analysis, financial goals, and emerging trends, our Merchandise Planners build the strategies that maximize our product success and profitability. Planners forecast future product performance, establish sales strategies across domestic, international, and e-commerce channels, and strategically manage our inventory around the world.
This job is located at our Regional Head Office in London, England.
What Will You Be Doing?
· Supporting sales and margin for your department/s by delivering analysis and reporting that allow your planner to craft your assortment architecture and build strategies around department and mid-level plans by region and channel.
· In partnership with your buying team, research the global market and leverage that information to build the most compelling and profitable financial plan
· Working closely with the location planning team, help with forecasting and implementing product distribution strategies by analyzing sales data and store/digital inventory levels, incorporating variations by channel
· Clearly presenting selling and inventory analysis and performance-to-plan results and strategies to senior leadership, providing insight on selling analysis, customer insights, and trend ideas
· Using selling and trend analysis, support your division in managing inventory, reconciling receipts and recommending chase or markdown/promo at the key item and sku level, in close partnership with the buying team
· Building reports and analysis that enable your team to review colour selling, size selling, channel, pricing and other mid level analysis around your division
· Carry out regular site walks of the UK / EU sites to ensure your assortment is live / priced correctly / sitting on the right pages / build understanding of sales between flat shots / on body.
What Do You Need To Bring?
· Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
· Experience in Retail / Merchandise planning preferred
· Ability to use Excel
· Passion for the A&F brands and the role
· Proven leadership experience
· Ability to thrive in team-based settings and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners
· Desire to take on the responsibility of running a portion of a multi-billion-dollar business
· Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently with senior-level leaders
· Ability to balance between robust analytical capability and an interest in the creative process
· Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
· Desire & curiosity to learn more
Our Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.
At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
Incentive bonus programAnnual companywide review processMedical, dental and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)Seven associate wellness half days per yearMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!Additional Information
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER