Range Planner-Online & Marketplaces

Range Planner-Online & Marketplaces

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

Maybe you have noticed that Axel Arigato is growing…and fast? Our Merch team is no exception. We are looking to expand the team with a Range Planning Merchandiser for our online and marketplace segments. As Range Planning Merchandiser you’ll be part of the Merchandising department. The Merchandising department’s function at Axel Arigato is to optimize the possibilities to drive sales, brand value and profitability through assortment, forecasting and inventory management.

In this proactive and cross functional role, you are responsible for the range- and assortment planning for categories footwear, clothing, accessories and objects for the companies Online and Marketplaces channels. In close collaboration with design, production , marketing and Online departments you’re taking active part in the product development and planning process for coming collections. You’re seeking long and short term opportunities through closely monitoring sales performance, global trends and are constantly up to date with our customer. You’re through connecting qualitative and quantitative insights translating the budgets and forecasting into an excellent value proposition, equally driving sales, profitability and brand value.

The main objective of our Range Planning Merchandiser for Online and Marketplaces is to have a deep understanding of our sales (demand) through each channel and plan inventory (supply) accordingly.  To thrive within this role you need to have a deep commercial understanding, be on top of trends and combine all that information with an analytical mindset and data analysis skills. 

Some insight into (some of) what you will oversee and be responsible for:

• Taking an active part in assortment build up, driving the range- and sales planning bt supplying/collaborating with the Design teams with market- and sales insights and analysis.
• Collaborating with Online, and Marketplaces teams follow up on sales. Collect, analyse and respond to data driven opportunities. Supply Online and Marketplaces teams assortment and inventory updates.
• Monitoring, analysing, and responding to sales actuals on all Online markets and Marketplace channels including identifying and acting on opportunities and aligning the short term and long term forecasting, assortment and sales planning. Responsible for constant short- and long term inventory management, analysis and planning
• Maintaining and updating the Company’s R12 Forecast and supplying Production department with constant updates.
• Along with the Production department-constantly supply forecasting updates and planning and take active roll in all order Forecasting and related including material or fabric block order. Driving in-bound order prioritization to optimize inventory levels
• Daily, weekly, monthly sales monitoring, analysis and inventory management/ planning
• Conduct relevant qualitative and quantitative analysis’s including data, trend, customer, competitor and market
• Constantly updating other departments on relevant information and sharing reports, forecasts, insights, analysis material or other
• Proactively seeking efficiency improvement including KPI creation and follow up

ARE YOU THE ONE?

Our new Range Planning Merchandiser-Online & Marketplace is someone who has  5+ years of merchandising or buying experience in the fashion industry within footwear & rtw;  preferably experience from working with high level brands. . We also see you as being experienced and confident in:

• Analysis (you like to work in excel with sales and performance numbers)
• Qualitative analysis/market trends (what do we think the customer wants in a years’ time?)
• Driving sales (sales KPIs, goals, changes in percentages/sales)
• Value proposition
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder management
• Continuous improvements and process analysis

In this recruitment, the individual’s personality and adaptive mindset is key. You lead with passion and integrity and the fashion industry is where you really want to be.

Our company language is English and as this role is in contact with external partners, English fluency is a requirement. Travel is also expected and required when needed.

READY TO JOIN THE A-TEAM?
Thanks for reading this far-we appreciate it. If this ad sounds like you and you want to learn more and apply, please submit your CV in English by following the application button before May 12, 2022. CV’s sent via email cannot be considered. Our recruitment process is strictly based on competencies therefore, we kindly ask you not to include your picture or age with your application.

 We will contact qualified and interesting candidates within 3 weeks of the last application date. All applicants will be updated within a month.

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A BIT ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO
The idea of Axel Arigato started with the founders; Max Svärdh and Albin Johansson, questioning the whole structure of the fashion industry - why and how you make things. By foregoing seasonal collections, traditional sales channels and engaging with customers directly, Axel Arigato was launched with one main objective: to create the present, shape the future, and inspire generations.

At Axel Arigato, our aim is to build a platform through the power of community, inclusivity, and memorable experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce. We believe that our differences are a strength and that by bringing together our individual perspectives and backgrounds, we make magic happen

OUR VALUES : DROP
Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our values that we live and breathe. They are the foundation for our current state and what we will always bring with us to the future.