Lead the enablement of SM Commercial teams 

• Lead the enablement of SM Commercial teams Responsible for the supply plan for the SMs in relation to the demand plan  

• Ensure that Global and Continent Supply Planning strategies, priorities, and best practices are communicated to SMs in an actionable way (via Product Merchandising Leads) 

• Oversee stock levels and relevant KPIs (e.g., sell-through) across Planning Markets within the Planning Region and follow up with SMs (via respective Product Merchandising Lead) in case of significant deviations from plans requiring urgent action 

• Review and challenge Product Merchandising Leads’ outputs and suggestions on allocation and inventory management topics to prevent over- or understock situations 

• Support Product Merchandising Leads in discussions with SMs in cases of strong dissent between SM Commercial and Product Merchandising Leads (e.g., regarding use of R&D budget or other inventory management–related topics) 

• Act as key contact point for general commercial questions related to the Planning Region or its Planning Markets for the Head of Supply Planning/Chain Continent and Global Supply Planning 

Ensure supply plan matches SMs’ demand plans 

• Monitor input provided to Global (via D&S Leads) on buying quantification and warehouse allocation topics to ensure SMs receive the right stock in the right place and at the right time (in line with their local QCPs) 

• Oversee the translation of SMs’ bottom-up demand plans into aligned buying volumes and stock allocations from the Planning Region's perspective, ensuring consistency between global guardrails and SM-specific supply needs (in close alignment with D&S Leads) 

People development & management

• Foster analytical excellence, collaboration, and ownership within their team through regular performance reviews, coaching and sufficient opportunities for capability building/ skill development  

• Provide direction and enable cross‑functional collaboration so teams can solve problems, share insights, and drive customer‑centric improvements. 

• Set priorities, empower decision‑making, and uphold accountability to secure strong execution and consistent performance across all areas. 

Education 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or similar in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field 

Skills 

• Cross-functional collaboration: Skilled in coordinating between cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution feasibility 

• Leadership: Ability to effectively manage teams (i.e., distribute tasks) and foster people development  

• Communication : Excellent communication skills with the ability to present clear, data-based recommendations 

• Commercial acumen: Strong understanding of product and campaign execution, markdowns, and pricing dynamics 

Experience 

• 7+ years of experience in product merchandising or commercial planning, ideally within a retail, fashion or FMCG environment with a proven track record of driving/ supporting commercial execution 

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​

​We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE 

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

• 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).​

​We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability 

• We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years 
• You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues 
• We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work 
• You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits 
• We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community