SENIOR PLANNER | FASHION
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Planner to join a dynamic retail business that’s focused on growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional results.
You’ll play a key leadership role within the Planning team, driving commercial strategy, mentoring junior talent, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to shape the future direction of your categories. This is a great opportunity to work for a business where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your impact is seen every day.
Why You’ll Love It
Flexibility: Enjoy working from home one day per week
Career Growth: Join a thriving business that supports development and progression
Great Culture: Be part of a collaborative and passionate merchandise planning team
Competitive Salary: Attractive remuneration package reflective of your experience
Empowered Environment: Work with leaders who value initiative, accountability, and innovatio
Hiring Consultant: Seirian Puw
Job Code: 1121199
Please note that only those applicants who fit the brief will be contacted in relation to their application.
RESPONSIBILITIES +
- Own the end-to-end planning strategy across multiple product categories
- Lead budget, forecasting, and open-to-buy planning to achieve sales and margin goals
- Partner with Buying to build strategic assortments that balance creativity and commerciality
- Manage trading activity, promotional and markdown planning to maximise profitability
- Analyse performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to drive results
- Lead, coach, and develop junior planners to strengthen team capability and succession
- Collaborate with senior leaders to align planning with company goals and future strategy
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement best-practice planning processes
REQUIREMENTS +
- Proven experience in a senior merchandise planning role (fashion or accessories preferred)
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a collaborative approach
- Advanced analytical and commercial capability with a results-driven mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Highly proficient in Excel and merchandise planning systems
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment