Assortment Planner Weekday/Monki

Company Description

Weekday is a street fashion lifestyle brand by and for the creative generation, setting out to make waves. We rest on the foundation of responsible and progressive values that have guided us since the very beginning. Driven by creativity, fueled by a remix of different communities, niches and sub-cultures, powered by design and technology. ‍We are dedicated to encouraging self-confidence and self-expression through unique, inspiring, and creative initiatives. Collaborating locally and globally, with creatives of all kinds, to build a genuine bond and strong communities. 

Under the Weekday umbrella is now also Monki , who as a purpose-driven brand, not only want to be recognized for our on-trend collections and sisterhood values, but also for our brave sustainability efforts, conscious initiatives and passionate community.  As part of Team Monki each individual can make a difference to our business, every day, and to put Monki on the map.  The Monki brand DNA of Empowering, Brave, Friendly, and Fun is ingrained in everything we do, and we pride ourselves in reflecting these values across all parts of the business and beyond.  

Our success at Weekday and Monki is based on our people. The focus for both brands is to attract the young customer, which requires a fast-paced way of working! We offer you a fun and dynamic work environment built on everyone’s ownership, teamwork, creativity, and engagement.  

Job Description

As an Assortment Planner at Weekday or Monki, you will play an important part in our team and on our exiting and ambitious journey towards Weekday 's and Monki's future.  

The responsibility of an Assortment Planner is to plan, buy and optimize the best assortment for our target customer to drive responsible growth in all channels. You are someone who catches opportunities, navigates complexity, and maximize the potential of our products and assortment in a creative and responsible way.  

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

  • Constantly follow, react & identify sales opportunities and risks, based on selling customer insights & surrounding analysis in cooperation with the product team   
  • Set growth strategy per channel  
  • Set and drive agile planning & buying strategy in line with overall assortment strategy and goals  
  • Optimize planning, quantification, stock & buying  
  • Sales analysis, act on selling & proactive moves  
  • Ensure and work actively to follow up budget & profitability  
  • Optimize ranking, keys & best product per channel  
  • Plan, manage & secure order placements & order follow up  
  • Work in close collaboration with sales merch, wholesale account manager & business controller. 

Qualifications

To be successful in this role we believe that you have:  

  • 2+ years experience within planning, merchandising, controlling, or buying.
  • Experience from the fashion industry is meritorious.  
  • A degree in business administration, supply management, buying or equivalent.  
  • A strong fashion interest and a creative mindset  
  • Passion for Omni selling analysis & actions  
  • Administrational & system skills  
  • Strong analytical skills with a sense of commerciality, fashion relevance & timing.  
  • A strong salesmanship and a customer focused mindset.  
  • Experience from independently setting and driving the buying strategy, implement routines and the structure for the planning process  

As a person, we believe you are a communicative and engaging team player with a flexible and agile mindset. You have a genuine passion for our products, growing business and hitting results. You are able to live the brand and values – be an ambassador. 

Additional Information

This is a full-time temporary position based in Stockholm. If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your application, including CV (no need for cover letter) as soon as possible, but latest November 6th 2023. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis

For questions about the role or the process, please contact [email protected].   

H&M Group is committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability or age.  

We look forward to receiving your application!  

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