Chief Operations Officer; Bank​/Financial Services

Why a Great Opportunity

For a Merchandise Planner with the ability to analyse and visualise data, the opportunities for growth are huge! You will be part of an international team, liaising with major retailers on a daily basis.

The Merchandise Planner will have a strategic and analytical approach to all planning and allocations, delivering and building efficiencies in the process.

• Fashion Eyewear
• Analysis, Planning and Allocation
• New position to keep up with growth

The Role:

Working closely with all departments across the company, the Merchandise Planner will be responsible for seamless coordination and clear communications with internal teams and client/brand partners.

The Company:

The company delivers excellence in eyewear to the world’s leading fashion retailers and brands, via private label and customised product development. With over 100 full‑time employees across 6 cities, the company is a full‑service, trend‑driven design and production company, deriving inspiration from the street, the catwalk, and broader consumer and cultural trends.

You Will:

• Manage the merchandise planning strategy and inventory flow for a portfolio of global retail partners, licensed and own brands.
• Forecast the seasonal product merchandise plans and budgets.
• Analyse in‑season trading and provide strategies or recommendations on how to maximise future sales and profit.
• Analyse SKU performance to ensure optimal allocation is achieved.
• Analyse category results and give recommendations on strong performing lines, gaps in the range and new range offerings.
• Develop the merchandise strategies, monthly assortment planning and buy quantities to ensure client program objectives are achieved.
• Follow the critical paths to ensure all lead times are met.
• Work closely with CSO and BDD to develop and drive strategy throughout the season.
• Data mining and analysis for wider business projects.

• Sound knowledge of Global retail cycles and processes
• Client‑relationship experience
• Ability to convert data into presentation format & confidently pitch and present at internal meetings
• Experience with data visualization tools within Excel, Tableau or Power BI
• Fluent English