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Assistant Assortment Planner

External
Hmgroup logoHmgroup · London, UK
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
Cross-functional CollaborationExcel
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Responsibilities

  • Support assortment optimisation - Assist in analysing product performance and help optimise the product mix to drive sales, margin and sustainable growth.
  • Contribute to article ranking and planning - Support global and regional article ranking by providing data insights and helping prioritise key products within the assortment.
  • Cross-functional collaboration - Work closely with Buying, Controlling & Merchandising teams to ensure assortments align with customer needs, trends and company strategy.
  • Prepare analysis and reporting - Support Senior Assortment Planners with reporting, presentations, and ad-hoc analyses to enable informed decision-making.
  • Operational and purchasing support - Provide timely execution support, including data management, purchase-related follow-ups, and maintaining structured ways of working.
  • In addition, we are looking for:
  • Previous experience in an assistant-level role within Buying, Planning or Merchandising
  • Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to interpret sales performance and translate insights into clear actions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365, with good Excel skills
  • Solid commercial awareness, with an interest in fashion retail, customer behaviour and market trends
  • Confident collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a structured approach to managing data and deadlines
  • A proactive, solution-oriented mindset, with high learning agility and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • This is a full time permanent role based at our Head Office in London.

Benefits

In addition to this UK based colleagues also receive:Up to 25 days holidayAnnual health checksPension schemeDiscounts on various activities and financial/lifestyle products via our benefits hubCycle to work schemeDiscounted gym membershipEmployee assistance via retail trustPrivate health & dental careInclusion & DiversityCompany DescriptionReady to register interest? Click on the I'M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.We are looking forward to hearing from you!Health insuranceDental insurance

Additional Information

As an Assistant Assortment Planner, you support assortment planning and selling to drive growth and sustainable profitability. You assist in optimising the product mix and contribute to global and regional article ranking. You work cross-functionally with Buying, Planning, Design and Controlling teams to align assortments with customer needs and strategy, providing insights and data-driven analysis. You also support Senior Assortment Planners with meeting preparation, reporting and ad-hoc analysis to enable strong decision-making. Through efficient execution, timely purchasing support and structured ways of working, you help deliver a competitive and well-balanced customer offer across markets.

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