Director of Merchandise Planning

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Abercrombie Full time
Job Title: Director of Merchandise Planning

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is seeking a skilled Director of Merchandise Planning to develop and execute product strategies for expansion into multiple retail channels. As the Director of Merchandise Planning, you will play a pivotal role in activating the strategy for seasonal merchandise plans and forecasts for all product categories in the EMEA region.

This role will lead a planning team to balance risk and reward as we expand into new business models and evolve our ways of working. You will partner closely with the merchandising teams, commercial teams as well as with finance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a merchandise planning strategy that supports the company's expansion into multiple retail channels and global locations.
  • Maximize financial success by meeting sales and gross margin (dollars and rate).
  • Develop seasonal merchandise plans, SKU targets, and forecasts for all product categories.
  • Analyze historical sales trends, global market trends, and customer data to inform strategic planning decisions.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between merchandise plans and supply chain capabilities, financial plans, and merchandising strategies.
  • Collaborate with Buying Director to create the overall seasonal assortment.
  • With your teams, stay on top of global assortment shifts and changes, ensuring that they are captured and communicated to sales teams/accounts in a timely manner.
  • Report on key performance metrics, making recommendations for adjustments to the merchandise strategy as needed.
  • Develop and retain team by frequently communicating with team members about career path, growth opportunities, and give constructive feedback.
  • Travel across the region to have a pulse on the market and connection with our partners.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in merchandise planning or related field, with a desire to execute strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decisions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerBI experience, and retail math and financial analysis.
  • Excellent statistical/quantitative analysis skills.
  • Strong financial storytelling ability, and desire to speak to larger audiences is needed.
  • Ability to work in an environment with a high level of change as the business grows.
  • Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization.
About Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks, and Social Tourist. We're here for our associates, customers, and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.

Our Values:

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years.

Benefits:
  • Incentive Bonus Program
  • Paid Time Off and Work From Anywhere Flexibility
  • Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Available
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Associate Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
  • Access to Carrot to support your unique parenthood journey
  • Access to Headspace dedicated to creating healthier, happier lives from the inside out
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within
  • A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU

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