Merchandise Planner

Job description / Role

A leading global eCommerce platform is seeking a Merchandise Planner. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the start-up team launching a global platform across the Middle East. We will consider candidates who have a fashion, consumer or beauty background within merchandising. All applicants should be flexible to travel frequently into Europe.

Key Responsibilities:
* Merchandising analysis by category and product with the aim of understanding store trend
* Forecast sales
* Provide analysis with a proactive approach to support the decision making process of the commercial division
* Actively collaborate with all division teams (commercial, adv, merchandising, buying, retail planning) In order to build the most efficient season product strategy
* In partnership with our global teams, define and implement the local pricing strategy agreement
* Analyze and monitor inventory flow
* Manage catalogue seasonal switch and final sales from a Merchandise Planning point of view

Requirements

* The ideal candidate has a degree in industrial engineering, economics, statistics or a similar degree and has acquired 1-2 years of experience in a similar position
* Excellent analytical skills
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Powerpoint
* Good knowledge of SQL
* Attention and accuracy to details and to results;
* Ability to work in a dynamic environment and under stress; ability to manage multiple work streams/projects with tight timelines
* Fluent in English/ Italian is preferred but not essential

SR Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Carter Murray is a specialist recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of marketing professionals into professional services firms, the financial services sector, multi-national corporations and global brands from our offices in London, Dubai and Sydney. Carter Murray is a member of The SR Group, a specialist global recruitment consultancy founded in 1987, operating in the niche markets of Taxation, Legal, HR and Marketing recruitment. From the worlds largest companies to small owner-managed businesses, we recruit at all levels for a complete cross-section of clients. Our clients include the full range of UK and international professional services firms and financial services companies. We recognise that they expect an exceptional level of service and a real knowledge of todays highly specialised market.Each of our consultants personally manages their own clients and specialises in specific areas of this key marketplace. We take the time to really understand both parties needs and provide focused and consistent advice.