Established in 1981, GUESS began as a jeans company and has since successfully grown into a global lifestyle brand. Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, footwear and other related consumer products. For more information about the Company, please visit www.guess.com.At Guess, we are committed to our people and to the world as a team working to be a sustainable global leader in the fashion industry. Through principled leadership, we embrace diversity and cultivate the strength, pride and passion for what we do. Everyone in guess is aware the fact that everyone contributes to progress and make company grow,We are a big family united by great human values: belief, hope, destiny, trust and respect.The role is designed for those people ready to take new challenges, being courageous trying new things and with the will to make an impact in the company and in their career.If you are inspired to evaluate new amazing professional challenges, this is the opportunity right for you!PURPOSE OF THE JOBStrong collaboration with Buyers in order to build the right assortment and bring it at the right moment, at the right margin and with the right quantities.To plan pre-season and re-forecast and adjust in-season sales and stock from top line budget down to sub-category and style and by store for the assigned product retail department. Ultimately to meet or exceed sales opportunities (targets) and manage stock risk (markdown and terminal stock) that will deliver the net margin budget (Key Business partner of the allocator).Participate to the development of new tools and project in order to improve the planning processes.KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Manage and develop assistant planner or allocator (if assigned).
Accountable to the Planning Manager, construct plans within the framework set for timely review and sign off.
Provide analysis of business risks and opportunities to Planning and Buying team.
Work closely with the Buying team to deliver the customer proposition (quantitative) that will meet or exceed the overall sales targets set by the business.
Connect to Country Planning team to best address country needs in terms of product and stock
Work closely with the Allocation team to inform them of the pre-season plans and in-season re-forecasts and adjustments and get their feedback to aid in the planning and re-forecasting process.
Responsible for periodical Open to Buy review and total stock holding (Stores + DC)
KEY TASKS
Historical collation and analysis of data for accurate forward planning by line, category and store cluster.
Construction of Seasonal sales, stock and buy budget plans built up from store level and by line.
Quantification of the range plans drawn up by the Buyers to ensure that they fit within the budget and allowing for agreed OTB levels.
Regular review and adjustment of the plans pre-season as factors change e.g. new stores opening/ closure plan.
In season tracking and re-forecasting to plan (Weekly Sales Stock and Intake). Regular OTB review and proposal of commitment/buy budget changes.
Propose markdowns and costing of for sale periods, monitoring profit to be aligned with company target
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS· Experience: min 3 years in multi-site retail business, possibly in the fashion retail sector· Education: University Degree· Languages: fluent English is required (both written and spoken)· Strong analytical skills· Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Excel skills to facilitate data analysis and critical problem solving· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive working relationships· Team player, ability to work independently and customer oriented· Fast learner, adapt to changes and work under pressure· Ability to coach young talents· Strong verbal and written communication skills, including delivering clear and concise presentations· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, utilize resources effectively and drive for results in a fast paced, growth environmentOther informationIf you want to start making a difference from the beginning of your career, you have found your place, Guess is your company and we are looking for you! Does it sound good to you? Are you ready?Apply today to join us!
