Strong collaboration with Line Planners and Buyers in order to help building the right assortment and bring it at the right moment, at the right margin and with the right quantities.
The Retail Planner Assistant Intern will work together with Retail Planner in order to plan pre-season and re-forecast and adjust in-season sales and stock from top line budget down to sub-category and style and by store for the assigned product retail department.
She/he will help the Planner in order to meet or exceed sales opportunities (targets) and manage stock risk (markdown and terminal stock) that will deliver the net margin budget.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accountable to the Retail Planner, collaborates to construct plans within the framework set for timely review and sign off and implement allocation and replenishment strategies
- Work closely with the Buying team to build the customer proposition (quantitative) that will meet or exceed the overall sales targets set by the business.
- Run and analyse weekly selling information, identifying risks and opportunities based on trends and make recommendations regarding allocation and promotional strategy
- Implement the allocation strategies according to the Planner and to pre-season plans and in-season re-forecasts and adjustments and get feedback to aid in the planning and re-forecasting process.
- Collaborates with the Inventory Planning team to ensure effective communication leading to the controlled and timely flow of stock.
- Collaborates with the Planner for weekly/monthly total stock holding (Stores + DC) for the specified group of stores and styles
- Historical collation and analysis of data for accurate forward planning by line, category and store cluster.
- Collaboration in construction of Seasonal sales, stock and buy budget plans built up from store level and by line.
- Quantification of the range plans drawn up by the Buyers to ensure that they fit within the budget and allowing for agreed OTB levels.
- Regular review and adjustment of the plans pre-season as factors change e.g. new stores opening plan.
- Helps in seasonal store cluster review (Pre-Season and In-Season).
- Build Markdown Proposals in accordance to Forecasted Sales.
Requirements
- University degree in Economics or related field
- Fast learner, analytical mind-set, adapt to changes and work under pressure
- Excellent execution, high respect of deadlines and strong organizational skills, good level of proactivity and effective problem solver
- Team player, ability to work independently and customer oriented
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Excel skills to facilitate data analysis and critical problem solving
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including delivering clear and concise presentations
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, utilize resources effectively and drive for results in a fast paced, growth environment
Benefits
- An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
- Balance between work and personal life: Smart Working (Hybrid work model) and Time flexibility
- Training & Development platform and paths
- Discount on our products both online and in stores
Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.
Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand.
Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family!
