Assistant Planner Role
Join a dynamic and collaborative planning team to support the category and line managers. You will be responsible for providing accurate analysis, identifying risks and opportunities, and contributing to discussions with trade information during meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Direction & Strategy: Be aware of and understand key priorities of the department/segment.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Support budgeting and re-forecast processes, and provide financial analysis using key reports.
* Trade Insight: Generate reports and contribute to discussions with trade information during meetings.
* Range Planning: Assist with range setup, maintain and forecast core lines, and review performance.
* GTM (Go to Market) Management: Monitor promotional calendars and department critical paths, ensuring stock is available for key campaigns.
* Retail Excellence: Understand key metrics and levers that affect KPIs (e.g., NMW, BP1, margin, stockturn, stock cover). Use these insights to drive trade and suggest actions.
* Promo Management: Ensure CAYG (Create As You Go) tool and BP1% calculations are always correct.
* Efficiency Improvement: Work with the team to identify and implement process improvements.
* Market Research: Support price-matching and competitor analysis with the Buying team.
* Collaboration: Work closely with Buying, Finance, Operations, and Tech to identify opportunities, achieve objectives, and streamline processes and systems.
Key Skills & Attributes:
* Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
* Able to work well under pressure and manage changing priorities.
* Excellent mathematical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.
* Commercial awareness and understanding of retail metrics.
* Flexible, resilient, and proactive in seeking process improvements.
* Passion for all things E-Commerce and alignment with our Principles.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced and dynamic environment, working collaboratively with a skilled team to deliver business results.