Job Description

The Supply & Demand (S&D) Planning Specialist supports the Regional Supply & Demand team with input on the regional buying process and performs analysis to drive profitable sales growth across markets and channels.  The person in this role will perform analysis used to follow up on the stock forecast and buying with key stakeholders in the region and global Business Units. The S&D Planning Specialist will support with analysis in areas such as buying methods in region, stock management strategies (i.e. sale and reductions) and rolling stock management actions together with Merchandising Managers.

This position is based in New York, NY within our Merchandising Function and reports to our Regional Head of Supply & Demand.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Store Buying Process

Support Supply & Demand Planning Manager with analysis on the Store OMNI buying strategy for the region together with Merchandising Managers, Business Units, Sales Markets, and other members of the regional Supply & Demand team

• Support with analysis on regional demand plan from a supply perspective, including sales (net and gross), stock and reduction targets in alignment with regional commercial strategy, financial plan, business unit direction, and capital tied up targets
• Run analyses of customer group/concept growth potential to identify regional opportunities and recommend regional strategy in collaboration with Merchandising Managers
• Support with analysis to follow on forecast and deviation from current plan of region/market demand and inventory levels to proactively identify (short, mid, and long term) actions on buying, bulk sourcing, and stock management
• Support with analysis if additional buying methods and roles are applicable in region (%-Market, Market Optimization), responsible for defining ways of working and syncing with these
• OMNI sync and strategy development with E-Commerce counterpart

Support Stock Management and SALE

Support Supply & Demand Planning Manager with analysis and preparation for stock management strategies to reach inventory targets while maximizing sales and profit

• Support with analysis for exit strategies and suggested actions for unwanted inventory to maximize selling and profitability
• Support with business case and technical analysis (e.g. sales at different price points) to enable best possible commercial decisions on detail and total
• Support with analysis that will be used to budget, forecast, and follow up on reduction costs with Supply & Demand Planning Manager

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Economics, Finance, or equivalent relevant experience
• 3+ years’ experience with buying, merchandising, controlling/finance, logistics or inventory management
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of salesmanship
• Advanced Excel user
• Structured way of working
• Collaborative personality and good communication skills

JOB STATUS: Salary, Exempt

EEOC CODE: PRO

Qualifications

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range is $97,016 - $109,143 annually**

BENEFITS:

H&M believes in rewarding our employees for their many contributions to our shared success. That’s why we offer a full range of inclusive benefits that enable wellness, both in and outside of work.  We pride ourselves on being a do-good company and we have a comprehensive benefit package that matches that ambition.  Please note, benefits may have eligibility requirements based on employment status.

We offer: 25% Staff Discount - Medical, Pharmacy Vision and Dental Coverage – Employee Assistance Program - Vacation, Wellness, Holiday and Parental Pay – 401K – Commuter Benefits, Health and Dependent Care FSA. Plus, additional Voluntary Benefits.

Our Career site will have more details, click on Benefits at career.hm.com

*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.

**H&M, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. H&M may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

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