Hermes Vacancies – Junior Retail Planner In Cardiff

Overview

Position Title: Junior Retail Planner

Company: Hermes

Location:  Cardiff, UK

Job Description

Hermès Distribution France, réseau animé par les marchands d’Hermès au service de nos clients, est une division d’Hermès Sellier constituée du vaisseau amiral ancré au 24 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré et d’un réseau de 26 magasins dont 8 concessionnaires et 2 corners dans les grands magasins.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze historical sales performance and current trends to identify business opportunities within stores/ecommerce and product categories
• Create and manage all weekly and monthly reporting from stock to sales, delivery status, and aged inventory reports
• Prepare long term and short-term sales forecast by product and reference level, partnering with Merchandise Managers for qualitative feedback
• Manage the auto-replenishment skus, including model stock at the door and sku level; in addition to suggesting weekly / monthly transfers as needed
• Lead and manage reorder requests as needed, partnering with the Merchandise team for strategic guidance
• Support the Planning team in preparing the open to buy forecast with the Senior Planning Manager’s guidance
• Monitor the execution of the buy, providing collection recaps during and post market
• Support the Merchandise and Planning department with ad-hoc requests
• Partner with the IT team to ensure data-accuracy and reporting efficiencies
• All other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-3 years of merchandise planning or related experience with direct open-to-buy experience strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Must be organized with attention to detail along with great follow up and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple work projects with tight timelines
• Strong technical aptitude with advanced competency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in the beauty industry a plus