Planner - Kids Assortment
- Job Description
We work with all age groups from newborn up to the age 14+. We are a dynamic international workplace where fashion, high pace and costumer focus are a natural part of our day. Good communication skills, a flexible attitude and capability to adapt to changes are essential.
We have a sustainable mindset and always seek new ways to improve our sustainable working methods to achieve our goals.
You as a Planner will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing the assortment, demand planning and quantification to maximize growth and profitability. Based on the product team’s assortment strategy, drive the right income strategy as well as the right quantification on a regional & global level.
In this role you will work in close collaboration with the Product Manager, Business controller, your Product team as well as other functions within H&M to secure the best customer offer. You will constantly follow, react and identify new sales opportunities based on selling, customer insight and surrounding analysis, in cooperation with the Product team.
Main responsibilities:
- Optimize the product mix, planning and selling for every region to maximize meaningful growth and sustainable profitability
- You work in tight collaboration with the Product Manager and the Business Controller to secure the best omni customer offer
- Support in identifying opportunities for growth and act on them
- In close collaboration with our production offices you as a Planner (together with a jr planner) have the responsibility of placing orders
- Coach team members and collaborate in creating a successful planning strategy
As a person we believe that you are a communicative and engaging team player full of drive and optimism. You are a person with strong salesmanship and analytical abilities. You believe in collaboration, flexibility and thrive in a constantly changing environment.
You have a self-going personality with a strong sense of responsibility and like to take on new challenges and own initiatives. You have a genuine passion for our products, growing business and hitting results. You are solution oriented and triggered by problem-solving and decision-making.
To be successful in this role we see that you have
- A higher degree within Business administration, Economics, Buying or other relevant area
- Experience within Planning, Merchandising or Buying function.
- A strong salesmanship and see opportunities for growth and profitability
- Strong analytical skills and ability turn the analysis to action
- Informal leader, influences and coaches team members and leads by example
- A passion for fashion and knowledge in what the customer will want and need at a specific time
- Experience and knowledge in Excel
- Great communication skills
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
This is a full-time permanent position and will be based in our Head Office in Stockholm, Sweden. If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please apply by sending your CV latest by November 1st 2024. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.
If you have any questions about the role or the process, please contact responsible recruiter Viktoria Shakalina viktoria.shakalina@hm.com
Benefits
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound.In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.
In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.
Inclusion & Diversity
H&M Brand is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas.Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.
We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases.
Company Description
H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way. Learn more about H&M Here.