Assortment Planner
Accessories Retailer - Buying and Merchandising - Assortment Planner Central London (Hybrid & Flexible Working) | 12-Month FTC Are you a Buyer with exceptional analytical skills or a Merchandiser with a sharp eye for product? This could be your next move. We're partnering with a globally recognised brand to find a the ideal candidate to play a key role in shaping product strategy, driving performance, and bringing commercial insight to life across multiple channels. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who thrives on data-driven decision making but still loves being close to the product. The Role You'll sit at the heart of the buying and merchandising function, owning the end-to-end assortment strategy across markets and channels. Acting as the go-to expert for performance insights, you'll blend commercial thinking, analysis and product instinct to optimise ranges and maximise sales. You'll be: Using data, trends and customer insight to shape product assortments and range strategy Driving store tiering and localisation, ensuring the right product is in the right place Analysing sales, stock and performance metrics to unlock growth opportunities Partnering cross-functionally with marketing, VM, finance and global teams Supporting new store openings, product launches and ongoing trading decisions Owning reporting and presenting clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholdersThis role is perfect for: A Buyer who loves the numbers and wants a more strategic, insight-led role, maybe coming from a background buying branded fashion or accessories. or A Merchandiser who is highly commercial and has a strong product sensibilityYou'll bring: Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action A genuine passion for product and understanding of what drives customer demand Experience in retail, fashion, lifestyle or accessories Confidence working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, global environment A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great attention to detailWhat you'll get Join a global, fast-paced brand with strong market presence A highly visible role with real impact on product and trading decisions Hybrid working and flexible hours to support work-life balance A great opportunity to bridge the gap between merchandising and buyingBH35711