Demand Planning Assistant - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

The D2C Planning Assistant supports the team by ensuring the right products are allocated and optimized to the right location.

You’ll have a strong analytical and Excel skills, have attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with other teams.

Please note this is a 1 year Fixed Term Contract until August 2027.

The Responsibilities:

Stock Allocations:

• Managing the JLP, Next, Zalando Dropship and US Dropship allocations, ensuring each location is optimized to achieve the best sell through of stock through accurate reporting and decision making.

• Ensuring Trading Classifications are kept up to date so stock can be managed accordingly.

• Ensuring intake trackers are maintained and stock delays communicated to the wider teams.

Trade:

• Supporting the D2C Planner by updating weekly trade decks and writing simple commentary.

• Translate the weekly data to support allocation plans and optimise stock levels across accounts.

• Support with any additional admin requirements.

Buying:

• Updating line cards and sizing analysis.

End of Season Analysis:

• Support the team by building data for the QBRs and End of Season Analysis.

• Understanding the analysis and carrying out any actions needed to improve the following season.

• Gain clarity on Customer preferences and trends.

The Person:

• Experience in Merchandising or Planning within the fashion or the footwear industry

• Knowledge and understanding of D2C channels.

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel

• Knowledge of Tableau or Power Bi would be advantageous

• Great communication skills!

• You’ve got the hunger for hitting the numbers and happy to talk to about them

• Happy to ‘Geek Out’ and obsess over KPIs

• You’ll be a proactive person enthused by the results of your team

• Excellent multi-tasker who isn’t afraid of a challenge

• Commercially savvy

• Positive attitude and of course, a great sense of humour

• Calm temperament under pressure

The Benefits:

• Product Allowance

• ⏰ Hybrid and flexible working hours

• ☀️ Summer Fridays (6 ½ days in July and August on Fridays)

• A day off for your Birthday

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

• ️ Work from anywhere for 2 weeks

• ️ WorkPlace Nursery (salary sacrifice scheme to save money on your nursery fees)

• ‍♀️ Wellbeing Program – Retail Trust, Sanctus Coaching and Calm App

• Career development allowance ( Personal allowance to use on career development)

• Private health care and or dental care (provided by AXA and DenPlan

• Socials organised by Wellbeing and Feel Good group

• ➡️ Check out our careers page to learn more!

Equal Opportunities:

FitFlop is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, ethnicity, religion or belief, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively encourage neurodivergent candidates and individuals with disabilities to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to providing an accessible and supportive recruitment experience.