Senior Merchandise Planner - Sports (Maternity Cover) (all genders)
Zalando is Europe’s leading online platform for fashion, connecting customers, brands and partners across 24 markets. We drive digital solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to more than 49+ million active customers through diverse skill-sets, interests and languages our teams choose to use.
THE ROLE & THE TEAM
As part of the Sports team you will contribute to our vision to inspire customers to live an active lifestyle. We are proud of our focus on deep customer relationships and continue to invest to deepen them even further. In this, we see Sports as a growth area and our Sports team leverages the full spectrum of the Zalando Platform and brings the very best of Zalando to our customers.
As a Senior Merchandise Planner - Sports (Maternity Cover), you hold end-to-end accountability for a specific business segment of significant turnover, high complexity, or strategic importance and you act as the commercial lead for your cluster. Your primary responsibility is to define the financial KPI plan and ensure the business area meets these targets. This involves planning and managing inventory to optimize sales and profitability.
In this role, you'll need a sharp analytical mindset, advanced knowledge of merchandise planning tools and processes, and the ability to work effectively with various departments. You'll analyse historical sales data and market trends to create accurate sales forecasts, preparing detailed reports and insights to support decision-making processes. Additionally, you will play an instrumental role in evolving these tools and processes to benefit the future business.
INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups
WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)
Lead the end-to-end planning cycle to define and achieve financial KPI targets. Ensure full accountability for steering the business area to meet defined financial goals.
Implement and monitor inventory strategies to maintain optimal stock levels, maximizing sales and minimizing excess stock through a monthly OTB cycle.
Analyse historical sales data and market trends to create accurate sales forecasts. Prepare detailed reports and insights to support decision-making processes.
Work closely with marketing, operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of merchandise plans. Communicate effectively with external stakeholders to align on strategic goals and initiatives.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in merchandise planning. Leverage technology and tools to streamline planning processes and data analysis.
WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF
You hold a Bachelor's degree in Business or a comparable field, with over 5 years of experience in Merchandising, preferably within eCommerce, and have managed at least two full planning cycles.
You have proven experience leading business and functionally developing junior team members, demonstrating high levels of personal accountability and a commitment to achieving outstanding results.
You excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments, embracing change and consistently seeking innovative solutions to complex challenges.
You possess excellent English skills, can communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and have strong negotiation abilities.
You love working with numbers, think strategically, and are an expert in Excel, other planning software, and Google Suite, using these tools to optimize planning processes.
OUR OFFER
Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us
