As Retail Merchandising Lead, you will drive execution of the commercial agenda and merchandising strategy together with Merchandise Managers to exceed financial targets. 

Core Responsibilities includes but is not limited to:

• Execute regional assortment direction in close alignment to omni merchandising manager.
• Optimize local selling peaks driven by calendar and customer shopping behavior.
• Be responsible for all information including but not limited to kick off, sale packs, BF-information.
• Be up to date with regional assortment and demand & inventory strategy.
• Pick full price, discount, and sale activities in line with regional merch direction.
• Execute stock management, sale and EOP in line with the regional strategy.
• Execute regional guidelines related to assortment and allocation.
• Follow-up on store stock and resolve issues together with inventory optimization team.
• Follow up commercial initiatives in store (travel two days a week) to confirm or adjust actions needed to meet the regional merchandising strategy.
• Follow-up commercial results and KPIs and benchmark between areas, sales markets and other regions.

We believe that you are a strong team player who fosters collaboration across channels, roles, and functions and inspires stakeholders to buy into the product plans to enhance engagement and execution levels.

What you need to succeed:

• 1+ years of experience in merchandising, inventory optimization, or supply and demand planning.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Strong retail knowledge.
• Strong in driving commercial product excellence.  
• Previous experience in executing commercial plans.
• Previous experience in post-season stock management.
• Knowledge of operational best practices and routines for physical stores
• Fluent in written and spoken English. 

This is a full-time job, which is located in Warsaw, Poland with a local contract. The Merchandising lead Digital role is a part of the Merchandising department and report to Merchandise Manager.

Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than the June 2nd.  

Benefits 

We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. 

Additionally, what’s in it for you:

• Stable employment contract in an international company with a unique culture
• Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)
• 25% staff discount for you and your family member
• Access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform
• Sharing the cost of Sports Activities
• Sharing the cost of Private health insurance
• Referral Program for external colleagues joining
• Regular feedback from your manager and colleagues, so you can grow
• Extensive internal trainings and onboarding program
• Possibility of growing within the company (over 70% of our recruitment processes are internal)

…& more 

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment types and countries. 

Inclusion & Diversity 

H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible, and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.  

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases. 

Company Description

H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way.  Learn more about H&M here.