Requirements: English
Company: JEK recruitment B.V.
Region: Amsterdam , North Holland
Jr. Business Planner (Retail)
The Business Planner plays a critical role in driving sales and profitability across multiple merchandise categories within our global retail company. Working closely with Divisional Product Managers, Country and Store Managers, and their buying teams, the Business Planner is tasked with meeting or exceeding sales and profit objectives. This involves overseeing the development and successful execution of topside and store financial plans, assortment/buy plans, and product allocation and size planning strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning, Demand Forecasting, and Wage Factor Analysis:
- Collaborate with Divisional Product Managers to conduct comprehensive Business Reviews.
- Assist in developing and reviewing recommended vendor and store matrices, ensuring effective communication to stores.
- Contribute to the development of sales targets, including wage factor analysis.
- Assist in formulating department-level store sales plans and review topside plans daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly.
- Contribute to the development of key item plans, considering wage-related dynamics.
- Analyse sales reports, sales target plans evaluating their effectiveness.
- Review sales unit performance reports and provide actionable insights.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term strategic plans for product assortment, inventory management, and sales growth.
- Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape, providing insights to inform product strategies.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of product assortment strategies, inventory turnover rates, and sales performance.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Master''s degree is a plus. MBA preferred.
- 1-3 years of buying and/or planning experience, retail demand forecasting, inventory management, and product allocation.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, inventory management software, and data visualization tools.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Knowledge of retail industry trends and competitive landscape.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with exposure to senior management
What you will get:
Salary between 40-50k Secondary Benefits Exclusive Benefits for Our Team
You will join a Company with high ambitions, a team of people who:
Innovate Lead: Be part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of retail.
Global Mindset, Local Impact
Performance-Driven Culture
Passion for Sport Lifestyle
Growth: As we continue our global expansion, we are strengthening our presence across key markets, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities worldwide. For top talent, global mobility opportunities, allowing our high performers to grow and excel across different markets. The best is yet to come, and we look forward to reaching new milestones together!