Senior Merchandise Planner

Role Overview

• You are responsible for creating sales forecasts and seasonal merchandise budgets.
• You develop detailed demand plans taking into account seasonal factors, market trends and inventory levels.
• You perform sales-area clustering based on sales and capacity to ensure efficient merchandise flow and to maximize sales and profit.
• You produce regular reports and ad-hoc analyses of all relevant KPIs and optimize them as needed.
• You maintain regular communication with the purchasing and allocation teams and jointly optimize the planning strategy.
• When required, you contribute to cross-functional projects within the value chain.

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration, Logistics or a related field, or a completed vocational qualification with relevant professional experience
• 2–3 years of professional experience in merchandise management and demand planning
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data
• Experience using merchandise management systems and MS Office, particularly Excel
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Optimal flexibility: Adjust your working hours to suit your needs and work partially remotely.
• Attractive leave: Enjoy 30 days of vacation per year plus special leave for occasions such as moving house or your wedding.
• Competitive, performance-oriented compensation: Benefit from a salary based on transparent structures and performance-driven development.
• Personal development: Shape your career with tailored training opportunities through regular feedback, training sessions and workshops, as well as the company's eCampus.
• Convenient access and great catering: Park on-site, charge your electric car, take advantage of excellent train connections and enjoy the variety in our canteen, including vegetarian options.
• Sustainable mobility: Take advantage of our attractive e-bike leasing or receive a subsidy for public transport.
• Exclusive employee discounts and sports offers: Receive 50% off our products, save online with over 700 partner companies and access sports and leisure offers from over 5,000 partners.
• Comprehensive advisory services: Benefit from our external family support service, e.g., for childcare and care for relatives, supporting your work–life balance.
• Secure future: Take advantage of our attractive company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits for your financial security.