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APAC Merchandise Planner Full Price

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Jimmy Choo

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need a degree, 3+ years in fashion merchandising, advanced Excel skills, strong analytical abilities, commercial awareness, and excellent communication, plus knowledge of supply chain processes.
  • You will drive sales and inventory goals, forecast budgets, manage stock levels, oversee distribution, implement markdown strategies, and analyze sales performance in the Asia Pacific region.

Requirements

  • Graduate calibre
  • 3+ years merchandising planning experience within a fashion retail background, preferably within a luxury brand.
  • Advanced Excel skills essential, with the ability to handle large data sets.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with exceptional reporting capabilities and attention to detail.
  • Commercial awareness to maximise sales and profit opportunities.
  • Knowledge of supply chain processes, particularly replenishment systems.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Achieve and drive assigned business goals and objectives including sales, inventory, and gross margin.
  • Forecast store level budgets understanding sales curves through use of history and planning building blocks.
  • Create Open to Buys, in conjunction with Merchandising lessons learnt, summarising plans for the Global team.
  • Control stock levels across the region, proposing and monitoring country stock targets and KPIs.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to improve sales performance through stock transfers or reorders
  • Work closely with the regional Merchandise Buying teams to determine the topline Seasonal OTB strategy prior to the seasonal buying campaign, presenting the key targets to the CEO / CFO and Global Merchandising Teams
  • Determine the OTB requirement by store and set up the Seasonal Option Plan for all departments ahead of the Seasonal Buying Campaign
  • Oversee the Sizing strategy for the Seasonal buys and Continuity reorders, incorporating changing market and client profile needs
  • Identify and recommend opportunities to the Allocator to improve sales performance through stock rebalancing/ transfers, reorders and markdown strategy on a weekly / monthly and seasonal basis
  • Oversee all distribution processes, giving guidance to the Allocator to ensure best practice in all Allocation and Replenishment processes
  • Implement robust Markdown strategies to optimize the markdown inventory and ensure store markdown budgets / reforecasts are achieved
  • Be responsible for the monthly reordering and forecasting of continuative lines, ensuring stock availability is balanced with stock turn.
  • Manage weekly Reports and Sales Analysis for business in Asia Pacific
  • Produce trade commentary on a weekly and monthly basis
  • Collate comprehensive hindsight analysis to develop product and inventory strategies.
  • Ad-hoc sales analysis for senior management.
  • Ultilise Merchandise Planning Tool for efficient working practices

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the APAC Merchandise Planner Full Price?

The primary responsibility is to drive the APAC business by managing the region’s Omni merchandise planning process, including forecasts, stock control, and optimizing bestsellers.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A graduate caliber with 3+ years of merchandising planning experience in a fashion retail background, preferably within a luxury brand, is required.

Are advanced Excel skills necessary for this role?

Yes, advanced Excel skills are essential, as the role involves handling large data sets.

What kind of analytical skills are needed for the position?

Strong quantitative and analytical skills are needed, along with exceptional reporting capabilities and attention to detail.

Is experience with an Omni-channel retailer preferred for this role?

Yes, experience working with an Omni-channel retailer is preferred.

What are the key metrics the Planner will be responsible for?

The Planner will be responsible for achieving business goals related to sales, inventory, and gross margin.

Does the position require collaboration with other teams?

Yes, the Planner will work closely with regional Merchandise Buying teams and the Allocator to drive sales performance and stock management.

Will the Planner have input on markdown strategies?

Yes, the Planner will implement robust Markdown strategies to optimize inventory and ensure store markdown budgets are achieved.

Is experience using Merchandise Planning tools desired?

Yes, experience working with a Merchandise Planning tool is desired.

What is the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Jimmy Choo is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, celebrating differences and empowering employees to inspire change and growth.

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Jimmy Choo

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1996
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Jimmy Choo is a British fashion house, encompassing a complete luxury accessories brand. Founded in London in 1996, Jimmy Choo has evolved from iconic shoes into handbags, small leather goods, scarves, sunglasses, eyewear, belts, fragrance and men’s shoes. CEO Hannah Colman and Creative Director Sandra Choi share a vision to nurture one of the world’s most treasured luxury brands. Glamorous, timeless, playful, distinct – Jimmy Choo products represent fine Italian craftsmanship and are unsurpassed for their quality and detail. Jimmy Choo is part of the Capri Holdings Limited fashion luxury group. The world-renowned brand has a global store network encompassing more than 150 stores and is present in the most prestigious department and specialty stores worldwide.