Associate Planner - Contract Based

Job Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the development of annual and seasonal sales budgets and forecasts through the analysis of historical performance, market trends, and customer demand.
• Preparing sales, margin, and stock analysis to support merchandise planning and trading decisions.
• Identifying size-profile, localisation, and growth opportunities through data analysis and regular performance reviews.
• Analysing assortment performance and inventory flow to highlight emerging trends, risks, and commercial opportunities.
• Supporting the development of channel-level assortment plans in line with budgeted receipt and stock targets.
• Preparing SKU- and class-level plans and sharing data-driven recommendations with Buying teams for review and validation.
• Contributing insights to assortment optimisation and localisation initiatives based on customer behaviour and regional performance.
• Monitoring in-season sales, stock, and margin performance across categories and channels.
• Preparing weekly and monthly performance reports that clearly communicate opportunities, risks, and recommended actions.
• Supporting allocation and replenishment activities by analysing demand, stock levels, and trading performance.
• Recommending markdown, reallocation, and replenishment actions in line with agreed financial targets.
• Collaborating with Buying, Commercial, Digital, Finance, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and other teams to support effective planning execution.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or another relevant field.
• 2–3 years of merchandise planning experience within a multi-channel retail or e-commerce organisation.
• Strong numerical and analytical capability, with the ability to interpret complex reports and quantitative information.
• Good financial modelling and analysis skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency across Microsoft Office.
• Experience using financial analysis and merchandise planning tools.
• A commercial mindset and a practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Good understanding of retail, relevant products, and market dynamics.
• The ability to build productive cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively to deliver business results.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• The confidence to negotiate and influence effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and prioritisation skills.