About the role
We are looking for an analytical, detailoriented
Associate Planner to join our Central Planning team within the Beauty division. In this role, you will support the development and execution of merchandise strategies that drive sales, optimize inventory, and maximize profitability. You will help create seasonal and annual plans, forecast demand, analyze performance, and ensure products are allocated effectively across locations.
If you have strong planning expertise, a passion for retail, and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career.
What You'll Do
Merchandise Planning & Analysis
- Deliver category sales, gross margin, and sellthrough targets.
- Participate in the development of sales budgets and forecasts using trend and historical data.
- Monitor business performance and recommend actions to maximize sales and profitability.
- Identify sales, margin, and assortment opportunities at department level.
Inventory & Allocation Management
- Build and maintain merchandise plans using market insights and customer trends.
- Manage replenishment, inventory levels, and forward buys in line with OpentoBuy (OTB) targets.
- Identify slow- and fastmoving products and act quickly to mitigate risk or maximize opportunity.
- Plan and execute markdown strategies and stock movement between stores.
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Buyers, Store Managers, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Marketing (VM).
- Communicate trading issues, performance updates, and forecasts to senior management.
- Partner with suppliers to monitor delivery performance and ensure product quality.
Process & Performance Improvement
- Drive improvement of merchandising processes and decisionmaking at division and store levels.
- Ensure alignment to company mission, values, and policies.
