As a Fashion Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of the Department, working closely with the Merchandiser, Buying and cross‑functional teams. You will contribute to building accurate plans, analysing performance, and supporting in‑season trading decisions to deliver the optimum assortment across markets. This role offers strong exposure to WSSI management, stock and profit control, and forward planning, making it an excellent development opportunity within Merchandising.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & WSSI Support
- Support the Merchandiser in building quarterly, half‑year and annual plans
- Build, maintain and update the WSSI and line projections, supporting forecasting, reforecasting and visibility of sales, stock, intake, markdown and profit
- Develop a strong understanding of the sales and profit plan and the implications of current trading
Range Planning & Size Strategy
- Support option, width and depth planning, recommending decisions aligned to demand, historical performance and space
- Manage and analyse product size ratios, identifying opportunities to improve availability and performance by country, channel or shape
Stock Management & In‑Season Trading
- Work closely with the Merchandiser to support appropriate stock levels across the season
- Analyse best and worst sellers, highlighting risks and opportunities and proposing clear actions
- Manage slow sellers and support stock balancing actions, including transfers and reallocation where appropriate
Markdown & Clearance Support
- Identify and cost markdown recommendations, supporting decision‑making and approval processes
- Support clearance and exit strategies to reduce terminal stock and protect profitability
Reporting & Commercial Analysis
- Prepare weekly performance and trading reports to support Weekly Trading Meetings
- Deliver clear, accurate analysis to inform in‑season actions and forward commitments
- Develop a strong understanding of all key commercial levers and how they impact sales, margin and stock
Collaboration & Development
- Work closely with Buying, Branch Merchandising and Channel teams to support delivery of the Department strategy
- Build strong working relationships and develop merchandising capability through on‑the‑job learning and coaching
- Lead, coach and developt the MAA Merchandise Assistant
Our Ideal Candidate
- Has around 3 years’ experience in Merchandising or Planning within a fashion retail environment
- Highly analytical, with strong numerical skills and a commercial mindset
- Comfortable working with data and systems (SAP BW or similar), with advanced Excel/office skills
- Proactive, organised and eager to learn, with a desire to develop within Merchandising
- Enjoys working collaboratively and building strong cross‑functional relationships
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Passionate about fashion retail and thrives in a fast‑paced, energetic environment
What We Offer
- 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 4 additional days
- Hybrid work model, combining office and remote working
- Possibility to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks per year
- An international work environment, working with teams across different countries
- Travel allowance to support commuting costs
- Access to the Hunkemöller Academy for professional development
- 25% employee discount on all Hunkemöller products
Please note: We take care of our recruitment directly at Hunkemöller. For this reason,
we kindly ask agencies not to reach out, and
applications sent by email cannot be considered. If you’re interested in this role, we’d love to receive your application via our official career channels.
WE OFFER YOU
HYBRID WORK
Benefit from the flexibility of working from home, ensuring you can maintain productivity from anywhere. We have a 60:40 policy based on your working hours.
BUY & SELL DAYS
Every year in April, you will be eligible to buy or sell additional vacation days.
HUNKEMOLLER ACADEMY
Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth are supported through various training programs and workshops.
25 HOLIDAYS
You will get 25 holidays per annum, based on a fulltime role.
25-55% STAFF DISCOUNT
Our products are much loved with our employees. As part of the brand, you will receive a discount of 25% on all Hunkemoller products. On some Mondays we have an additional sale on our newest collections. On top of the 25% discount, you will receive an additional 25 - 35% discount.
WORK FROM ABROAD
Get the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks!
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