Junior Merchandising Planner

Who we are...

At AWWG, transformation is embedded in our DNA. Founded in 1998 under the name of Pepe Jeans Group. With headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and design offices in London and Nice, this global fashion group integrates the iconic brands Pepe Jeans London, Hackett, and Fac¸onnable. AWWG also has the master franchisee and agency for Tommy Hilfiger (Spain and Portugal) as well as the agency for Calvin Klein, DKNY, Donna Karan, and Karl Lagerfeld (Spain and Portugal).

AWWG currently has over 3,500 points of sale, a presence in 86 countries globally, and a workforce of more than 4,500 employees of 79 nationalities. As a global retail platform, the Group is committed to constant evolution and to creating brand equity by transformation, in line with the changes, challenges, and inherent needs of the industry. The three iconic brands are unified as part of AWWG while each maintains its own strong DNA and values, built up over thirty years in the retail sector with strong design teams, product development, and brand enhancement. AWWG continuously evolves, pushing the limits and defying the status quo to create value through innovative, aspirational, and sustainable products that prioritize excellence, craftsmanship, differentiation, and quality.

The project!

The Merchandising Planner is responsible for developing and executing strategic merchandise plans to maximize sales, optimize inventory levels, and drive profitability. This role involves analyzing historical sales data, forecasting future trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time. The planner will play a vital role in balancing inventory investment with sales goals.

What are the mainly responsabilities?

• Sales Forecasting and Planning:
  - Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts for assigned product categories.
  - Analyze historical sales data and market trends to identify opportunities and risks.
  - Analyze sell-through performance.
  - Create and manage range plans to maximize sales.


• Assortment Planning:
  - Collaborate with Product Merchandising Manager to develop seasonal assortment plans
  that align with sales goals and customer preferences.
  - Analyze product performance and identify opportunities to optimize the product mix.


• Performance Analysis and Reporting:
  - Generate regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs).
  - Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
  - Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve merchandising and
  planning strategies.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  - Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to provide updates on product performance
  and merchandising initiatives.
  - Participate in planning meetings.

Requirements of the position:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Retail Management, or a related field.


• Proven experience in merchandising planning or a related field, preferably in the retail industry. At least 2 years.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Proficiency in retail math and financial analysis.


• Excellent understanding of inventory management principles.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

What do we offer:

• A new exciting position on a strategic department.


• Corporate Offices with parking available.


• Flexible benefits such us ticket restaurant, health insurance with Cigna, transport ticket or nursery ticket.


• Discount on the brands of the Group.


• Great international working environment.