Fashion Planner

Key Responsibilities Planning & WSSI Support

• Support the Merchandiser in building quarterly, half‑year and annual plans
• Build, maintain and update the WSSI and line projections, supporting forecasting, reforecasting and visibility of sales, stock, intake, markdown and profit
• Develop a strong understanding of the sales and profit plan and the implications of current trading

• Support option, width and depth planning, recommending decisions aligned to demand, historical performance and space
• Manage and analyse product size ratios, identifying opportunities to improve availability and performance by country, channel or shape

• Work closely with the Merchandiser to support appropriate stock levels across the season
• Analyse best and worst sellers, highlighting risks and opportunities and proposing clear actions
• Manage slow sellers and support stock balancing actions, including transfers and reallocation where appropriate

• Identify and cost markdown recommendations, supporting decision‑making and approval processes
• Support clearance and exit strategies to reduce terminal stock and protect profitability

• Prepare weekly performance and trading reports to support Weekly Trading Meetings
• Deliver clear, accurate analysis to inform in‑season actions and forward commitments
• Develop a strong understanding of all key commercial levers and how they impact sales, margin and stock

• Work closely with Buying, Branch Merchandising and Channel teams to support delivery of the Department strategy
• Build strong working relationships and develop merchandising capability through on‑the‑job learning and coaching
• Lead, coach and developt the MAA Merchandise Assistant

• Has around 3 years’ experience in Merchandising or Planning within a fashion retail environment
• Highly analytical, with strong numerical skills and a commercial mindset
• Comfortable working with data and systems (SAP BW or similar), with advanced Excel/office skills
• Proactive, organised and eager to learn, with a desire to develop within Merchandising
• Enjoys working collaboratively and building strong cross‑functional relationships
• Fluent in English, written and spoken
• Passionate about fashion retail and thrives in a fast‑paced, energetic environment

• 25 days of annual leave , with the option to buy or sell up to 4 additional days
• Hybrid work model , combining office and remote working
• Possibility to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks per year
• An international work environment , working with teams across different countries
• Travel allowance to support commuting costs
• Access to the Hunkemöller Academy for professional development
• 25% employee discount on all Hunkemöller products

As a Fashion Planner, you will play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of the Department, working closely with the Merchandiser, Buying and cross‑functional teams. You will contribute to building accurate plans, analysing performance, and supporting in‑season trading decisions to deliver the optimum assortment across markets.

This role offers strong exposure to WSSI management, stock and profit control, and forward planning, making it an excellent development opportunity within Merchandising.