YOUR TASKS
Hunkemöller is searching for a Passionate, Analytical, and Structured Merchandise Assistant.
Join our journey of being a much loved, social & inclusive brand and contribute to our success by performing these tasks:
Supporting the Merchandiser in setting up Quarterly budgetsSetting up & running Weekly Trade ReportsManaging and analyzing product size ratiosReviewing forward commitment, highlighting opportunities & risks to MerchandiserThe role will include the following merchandising processes:
Close cooperation with the suppliers in term of ordering, following up deliveries and negotiating shifts and delivery datesTrack the intakes and DC stocksCooperate with and support 3rd parties on their buys and extra demandsReviewing commitment and best/worst sellers then highlighting risks and opportunities to the Merchandiser/buyerManaging slow sellers and recommending any stock transfers outRunning & analyzing Performance of each buying quarter, review, compare & recommend changes to new buying quarter based upon set analysis. Understanding sales/profit plan and the implications of current tradingIdentifying and costing markdown recommendations to review with the MerchandisersMaking country analysisRun weekly Monday Trading reports to support/aid departmental preparation for Monday Trade MeetingRecommending clearance strategies to reduce the level of old stock
Our ideal candidate for this planner role:
Has at least 1 years retail &/or Merchandising experience within a fashion retailer preferableHas a strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and numerical skillsEnjoys working collaboratively, as part of a team and building strong working relationshipsHas knowledge in using Business analytical tool (SAP BW, MicroStrategy, Business Objectives), Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills and very good English language skills, both written and verbalIs self-confident, fun and passionate about retail and merchandising.Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and fun environmentHunkemöller strives to be a much loved, social & inclusive brand. A place where people love to work, are proud of the brand, and where we create true brand ambassadors. Working in a passionate, energetic, design-led and performance-driven environment where our key customer persona 'Shero' sits at the heart of everything we do. Hunkemöller is certified TOP EMPLOYER of the Netherlands , which underlines our people initiatives and achievements.
Together Tomorrow Join a Retailer that's on the move to be better for our planet, better for people, better together! From diversity & inclusion, reducing waste, to product care and how we work with our suppliers, our Together Tomorrow initiative reflects what we do and helps drive change across our business. Ready to help us achieving our ambitious goals? Where ever you'll start working with us, if in Stores or our HQs, you can contribute!