THG
E-Commerce
SeniorPlanner(6-MonthContract)
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“Senior Planner (6-Month Contract) at THG. Skills: Inventory strategy, Open-to-buy management, Demand forecasting, Stock portfolio management. Lead inventory strategy. Manage open-to-buy”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve 95% combined availability; Maintain correct weeks of supply; Maintain forecast accuracy; Maintain appropriate sales to stock ratio; Maintain aged stock profile; Maintain stock holding budget
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Logical analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 or more years in planning, Retail or e-commerce environment, Replenishment management experience, Open-to-buy management experience, Experience managing direct reports, Ability to filter information, Ability to identify trends, Ability to multi-task, Accommodating changing priorities
Nice to Have
Microsoft SQL knowledge a plus, Beauty or e-commerce retail experience a plus, Experience negotiating with brand partners a plus
What You'll Do.
Lead inventory strategy
Forecast sales at SKU level
Prepare order quantities
Report on performance vs. plan
Identify best sellers
Identify worst sellers
Ensure high in-stock rate
Manage EOM stock holding
Report on slow-moving lines
Propose swap-out solutions
Propose markdown solutions
Propose RTV solutions
Allocate stock to warehouses
Ensure appropriate coverage
Avoid split shipments
Align on intake schedules
Align on shipment compliance
Support trading event execution
Provide data for accounts
Contribute to budget submissions
Manage Assistant Planner
Develop Assistant Planner
Ensure POs are raised
Ensure POs are chased
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Work with brand partners
Full Job Description
About THG We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition. From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG. With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for? Life at THG Beauty We know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic. By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty's ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online. THG Beauty’s breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry’s digital strategic leader. Why be a Senior Planner at THG Beauty? Dermstore is the premier destination for professional-grade skincare and clinical beauty, curated by experts and trusted by enthusiasts. Since its founding by a dermatologist, Dermstore has been a pioneer in the digital beauty space, offering a highly curated selection of the world’s most efficacious brands across skincare, hair care, and cosmetics. As a leader in prestige beauty e-commerce, we bridge the gap between clinical expertise and a premium shopping experience. The Senior Planner is responsible for leading inventory strategy, open-to-buy (OTB) management, and demand forecasting across a high-volume premium skincare portfolio. Stepping in to cover a maternity leave during our peak holiday trading window, this
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