Senior Merchandise Planner (m/f/x)

Komm in unser Team

Commitment, respect, personal development as well as empowerment and recognition are very important to us. We share a passion for our business, appreciate the associated lifestyles, are constantly evolving and celebrate successes together.

Deine Aufgaben

• Lead merchandise planning and forecasting across all merchandise categories, translating company targets into actionable sales, margin, stock and Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans
• Drive performance analysis and commercial steering by identifying risks and opportunities, monitoring key merchandise KPIs, and providing data-driven recommendations to support business growth
• Own budgeting, forecasting and re-forecasting processes, ensuring alignment between financial targets, merchandise plans and operational execution
• Act as a strategic business partner to Buying, Inventory Management and Finance, challenging assumptions and influencing decisions through commercial and financial insights
• Support seasonal planning, range reviews and strategic merchandise initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve sales, margin and inventory productivity
• Develop and continuously improve planning processes, reporting frameworks and analytical tools to enhance transparency, efficiency and decision-making
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Merchandise Planners, ensuring high-quality analysis, strong planning standards and clear accountability for performance

Unsere Anforderungen

• Completed education in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field, or an equivalent qualification
• Several years of experience in merchandise planning, retail planning, merchandise management or a comparable commercial planning role, ideally within a fast-paced retail or e-commerce environment
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a solid understanding of merchandise planning, sales, margin, inventory management and Open-to-Buy (OTB) principles
• Advanced analytical skills combined with experience in forecasting, budgeting, seasonal planning and performance analysis, enabling you to translate data into actionable business recommendations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence commercial decisions
• Initial leadership experience and a passion for coaching and developing people while fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
• Strong Excel and analytical tool skills, paired with a structured, proactive and solution-oriented mindset and fluent English communication skills

Wir bieten dir

• The minimum salary according to the applicable collective agreement is € 2.867,42 gross per month for a 40-hour work week, based on full fulfillment of the job profile. The actual compensation will, of course, be based on your individual qualifications and relevant professional experience.
• Employee discount, as well as Friends & Family discount
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Flexible working arrangements (working hours, home office options, use of other office locations, sabbatical)
• Company values that focus on communication, recognition, and involvement in the decision-making process
• Employee events and team-building initiatives
• Christmas and birthday gifts
• Dog-friendly (dogs are welcome companions in our office)
• Sense of community and a casual, open-minded atmosphere
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Meal allowance
• Leisure activities in snowboarding, freeskiing, surfing, and skateboarding

Beginn

ab sofort

Beschäftigungsausmaß

Vollzeit

Ort

Schladming oder Wien

Ansprechperson

Lorraine Schumacher