Planner To H&M Brand Development

There is now an opportunity to join New Development as a Planner!

At New Development our mission is to strengthen the H&M brand through credible fashion forward collections and communication. Our mission is to explore new opportunities within customer offer and develop a new destination for fashion aspires. We currently have five main areas within New Development; The Studio Collections, Guest Design, Global License, External Brands Fashion and Circular Business Models (eg Preloved and Rental).

As a Planner at H&M New Development you will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing the assortment, demand planning and quantification. Based on the product team´s assortment strategy, drive the right sales channel strategy as well as the right quantification on a regional & global level.

In this role you will work in close collaboration with PM, Business Controller and Product team for The Studio lable and Guest Design, as well as other functions within H&M to secure the best customer offer. You will constantly follow, react, and identify new opportunities based on selling, customer insight and surrounding analysis, in cooperation with the Product team. You strive to reach both short term goals whilst also strengthening brand and customer values for the future.

• Optimize the product mix, planning and selling for every region to meet customer demand

• In tight collaboration with the Product Manager and the Business Controller you secure the best omni customer offer

• Support in identifying opportunities based on brand, customer and sales KPI’s, and act on them

• Coach team members and collaborate in creating a successful planning strategy

• Secure that the timelines are followed to secure sustainable ways of working in all aspects along the creative process

• Responsible for order placement

As a person we believe that you are a communicative and engaging team player full of drive and optimism. You are a person with strong salesmanship and analytical abilities. You believe in collaboration, flexibility and thrive in a constantly changing environment. You have a self-going personality with a strong sense of responsibility and like to take on new challenges and own initiatives. You have a genuine passion for fashion and knowledge in what the customer will want and need at a specific time. You are solution oriented and triggered by problem-solving and decision-making.

• A higher degree within Business administration, Buying or other relevant area

• Experience within Planning, Merchandising or Controlling.

• A strong salesmanship and see opportunities for sustainable growth

• Strong analytical skills and ability turn the analysis to action

• Informal leader, influences and coaches team members and leads by example

• Experience and knowledge in Excel

• Great communication skills

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

This is a temporary full-time position for 12 months, based in our Head Office in Stockholm. If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please apply by sending your CV latest by December 17th 2024. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through career page.

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.

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

Inclusion & Diversity

H&M Brand 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 organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that 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.