About this role
Reporting to the DTC Merchandise Planning Manager, the Outlet Merchandise Planner is responsible for driving the achievement of Sell Through, Sales and Margin targets for the AOP Outlet Channel.
The Outlet Merchandise Planner ensures we have the right stock (in store, in DC, future supply) to support our Outlet Sales plans.
So, what goes into making that happen?
Own the Outlet Open to Buy Process
Review and provide relevant inputs in the Outlet Open to Buy ensuring that Sales Plans can be achieved with available inventory
Forecast Sales at a Product Series/Silhouette level to inform future Inventory requirements, and provide actionable trading insights in-season
Liaise with Retail Merchandising and Supply Planning Teams to ensure Buy Forecasts, and Buy Submissions are provided on a timely basis, to support future inventory requirements
Manage all Outlet PIRs ensuring demand is assigned by Month and aligned to Availability requirements
Designate Outlet Product launches, aligned to Lifecycle rules and Store capacity plans
Liaise with Retail Buyer to ensure product is released to Outlets to support the Outlet Merchandise Plan
Sell Through, Pricing & Inventory Control
Maintain the Outlet Inventory position within Months of Cover Targets
Regular Pricing updates to drive sell through results, whilst achieving margin and markdown targets
Propose and Plan offers for key SALE events, liaising with Marketing and Retail teams to ensure Retail SALE events can be reasonably executed
Achieve all Aged Clearance targets
Ensure Stores are maintained at capacity levels, with stock health KPI’s achieved
Ensure stock health and size runs are optimised in stores.
Drive Trade Results
Provide weekly Trade insights and Actionable analysis to improve sales results
Manage an Actions List, and follow through on trade driving initiatives with urgency, collaborating closely with Retail Teams
Own and communicate the narrative of AOP Outlet Trade results, and be ahead of any Sales Risks with proposed Merchandise Plans
Plan Store KPI’s (conversion, ASP, UPT) ensuring that KPI’s are achievable and aligned with S&OP sales targets
Allocations
Direct line management of Outlet Allocator
Support and evolve the Allocation process, ensuring the most efficient process is in place
Achieve stock availability KPIs
In return we offer:
A permanent opportunity with a market-leading global brandSalary + bonuses + 17.5% annual leave loading + paid parental leaveFlexible hybrid work options using a ‘moments that matter’ way of workingConvenient Marsden Park location in a new head office facility, closely connected to the M7, with ample free parkingFree onsite gym and personal training sessionsOnsite physio services availableWellbeing centred culture – Wear sneakers to work, standing desks and desk break initiatives.Generous staff discount – up to 25% off wholesale!A learning and development culture with personal access to LinkedIn Learning, ‘Move Your Mind’ learning sessions, study leave and targeted role-specific trainingA collaborative, supportive and high-performing team culture with career growth opportunities – we love promoting from within!Opportunities to give back through community and team events That's enough about us! Heres what we'd like to see from you:
Prior Experience as a Merchandise Planner
Ablility to communicate and influence commercially with a well-intentioned point of view
Demonstrated good commercial/business acumen
Excellent attention to detail
Exceptional organisation skills and ability to prioritise effectively
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to deliver tight deadlines
High level initiative, enthusiasm, and self-motivation
A resilient yet flexible approach and be capable of working autonomously and in a team, within a dynamic fast changing environment
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Confidence in a broad range of software packages (Microsoft Office intermediate level, including Excel, Word and Outlook) and google programs (such as mail, drive and sheets)
The ability to think strategically and identify key opportunities and improvements
High level professionalism and consistent manner
ASICS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, where everyones ideas and contributions are respected. We are committed to engaging a diverse workforce, and our hiring decisions are made with the best candidate for the role at the forefront. We encourage people of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds to apply to join our team.