Merchandise Planning Specialist

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Shein Full time
Role Overview

The Merchandise Planning Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic merchandise assortment plan tailored to specific categories, aiming to achieve or surpass financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in open-to-buy (OTB) discussions with the Planning team to align on sales, profitability, and inventory turnover targets.
  • Conduct ongoing analysis of market trends through social media channels and competitor activities to pinpoint growth and innovation opportunities.
  • Formulate assortment strategies that effectively balance SKU range, depth versus breadth, product novelty, and pricing/margin goals.
  • Evaluate in-season and post-season sales data to assess product performance, guiding strategic adjustments and future assortment planning.
  • Determine initial garment specifications, including color palettes, trims, and fabrics, to uphold style and quality standards.
  • Track weekly sales metrics to identify potential reorder opportunities and propose markdown strategies for underperforming items.
Qualifications
  • A proven history of successful vendor negotiations, focusing on product quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace for effective data analysis and presentation.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Fashion, Production, Design, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is advantageous.
  • Exceptional prioritization, project management, organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, providing SHEIN branded apparel and products sourced from a worldwide network of vendors, all at competitive prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN is dedicated to making fashion accessible to everyone, championing its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology for a smarter, future-ready industry.



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