Regional Merchandise Planner Job in London UK – lululemon Careers EMEA SSC

Senior planner ready for a category-level role at a global premium brand? This Regional Merchandise Planner job in London is a hybrid full-time role at lululemon’s Store Support Centre (SSC). You will maximise in-season trading of your category and collaborate directly with the North America planning team. You need 3 to 7 years of planning or merchandising experience in a vertical retailer.

A day in the life: what you will do

This position is responsible for maximising the in-season trading of their category. The role covers forecasting sales targets, markdowns, gross margin, and Open to Buy management.

Key responsibilities

• Make recommendations for key financial meetings and decisions. The goal is to maximise sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
• Run the monthly plan review process. Develop sales, markdown, receipt, and inventory re-forecasts.
• Collaborate with the North America planning team to capitalise on inventory opportunities. Identify transfers or pullbacks between regions.
• Analyse historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities. Recommend strategies to achieve financial goals.
• Execute detailed analysis to drive category performance.
• Develop sales projections and inventory flow for key items.
• Drive financial results that maximise sales, inventory, and bottom-line profitability.
• Prepare for and participate in Merchandise Review meetings.
• Support Merchandising in actively managing product assortment throughout the season — inventory, markdowns, and other levers.
• Partner with the Merchants on the development of pre-season sales, markdown, margin, receipt, and inventory plans.
• Develop projections and inventory flow for key items and collections.
• Analyse and reflect current trends in performance of strategy, based on actual sales. Revise in-season plans for sales and profitability, and control inventory levels.
• Show initiative. Look beyond the everyday business for opportunities to maximise sales potential.
• Provide other analysis to drive business goals, such as hindsights.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• 3 to 7 years of proven planning or merchandising experience within a vertical retailer (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with mastery in Excel.
• Strong analytical skills. Able to interpret multiple data points across numerous channels and market segments.
• Strong understanding of season-to-season business performance. Able to drive business based on key financial indicators to maximise opportunities.
• Excellent team player, with the ability to work independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Extremely organised, thorough, and able to prioritise.
• Detail orientated.
• Strong ability to see the merchandise vision and translate it into viable plans.
• Self-directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful.
• Responsible, dependable, and mature, with sound judgement.
• Results oriented, with a strong sense of motivation.
• Capable of managing multiple demands from a variety of sources. Adapts well to change.
• Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.

Must haves

These are the personal qualities that help people thrive at lululemon:

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment. Take personal responsibility.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness. Create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage. Know that the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working.

Role classification

Your role is classified as Hybrid under lululemon’s global SSC Hybrid Workplace Policy.

In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed at both the SSC office and home office every week.

Job snapshot

• Role: Regional Merchandise Planner
• Employer: lululemon
• Business unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Workplace: Hybrid — office and home each week
• Job type: Full-time
• Experience required: 3 to 7 years planning or merchandising in a vertical retailer (preferred)
• Cross-region scope: Collaboration with the North America planning team

Frequently asked questions

Where is this Regional Merchandise Planner job based?

The role is based at lululemon’s Store Support Centre (SSC) in London, United Kingdom. It is classified as Hybrid under the global SSC Hybrid Workplace Policy. Work is performed at both the SSC office and home office every week.

What does the role focus on?

You will maximise the in-season trading of your category. The work covers sales forecasting, markdowns, gross margin, and Open to Buy management. You will also collaborate with the North America planning team to capitalise on inventory opportunities.

What experience do I need?

3 to 7 years of proven planning or merchandising experience within a vertical retailer is preferred. You also need mastery in Excel, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of season-to-season business performance.

Is the role hybrid?

Yes. The role is classified as Hybrid under lululemon’s global SSC Hybrid Workplace Policy. In-person collaboration is important. Work is performed at both the SSC office and home office every week.

What teams will I work with?

You will work closely with Merchants on pre-season planning and in-season trading. You will also collaborate with the North America planning team to identify cross-region inventory opportunities, including transfers and pullbacks.

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