Associate Planner – Contract Based

About the role

The Associate Planner will support the delivery of the merchandise planning strategy for an assigned category or brand. Working closely with the Planner and cross‑functional teams, the role turns complex data into clear commercial insights to drive disciplined, data‑driven decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development of annual and seasonal sales budgets and forecasts through analysis of historical performance, market trends, and customer demand.
• Prepare sales, margin, and stock analysis to inform merchandise planning and trading decisions.
• Identify size‑profile, localisation, and growth opportunities via data analysis and regular performance reviews.
• Analyse assortment performance and inventory flow to highlight emerging trends, risks, and commercial opportunities.
• Support the development of channel‑level assortment plans aligned with budgeted receipt and stock targets.
• Prepare SKU‑ and class‑level plans and share data‑driven recommendations with Buying teams for review and validation.
• Contribute insights to assortment optimisation and localisation initiatives based on customer behaviour and regional data.

Required profile

• Ability to turn complex data into clear commercial insights.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach to work closely with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills