Business Planner - West Europe

The Business Planner plays a critical role in driving sales and profitability across multiple merchandise categories within our global retail company. Working closely with Divisional Product Managers, Country and Store Managers, and their buying teams, the Business Planner is tasked with meeting or exceeding sales and profit objectives. This involves overseeing the development and successful execution of topside and store financial plans, assortment/buy plans, and product allocation and size planning strategies.

This role sits at the forefront of our Retail Operations team, ensuring strategic allocation of products to various stores and channels in alignment with customer demand, sales trends, and inventory availability. Expertise in demand forecasting, inventory management, and data analysis is essential to optimize product allocation strategies, directly contributing to the company's growth and profitability.

Exceptional proficiency in Excel is a must — we are looking for someone who is not just good, but truly a wizard with advanced Excel functionalities, able to build, analyze, and optimize complex models with ease.

Responsibilities:

·         Financial Planning, Demand Forecasting, and Wage Factor Analysis:

·         Collaborate with Divisional Product Managers to conduct comprehensive Business Reviews.

·         Assist in developing and reviewing recommended vendor and store matrices, ensuring effective communication to stores.

·         Contribute to the development of sales targets, including wage factor analysis.

·         Assist in formulating department-level store sales plans and review topside plans daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly.

·         Contribute to the development of key item plans, considering wage-related dynamics.

·         Analyze sales reports, sales target plans evaluating their effectiveness.

·         Review sales unit performance reports and provide actionable insights.

·         Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term strategic plans for product assortment, inventory management, and sales growth.

·         Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify emerging trends, consumer preferences, and competitive landscape, providing insights to inform product strategies.

·         Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of product assortment strategies, inventory turnover rates, and sales performance.

Job Requirements:

·         Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field. Master's degree is a plus. MBA preferred.

·         1-3 years of buying and/or planning experience, retail demand forecasting, inventory management, and product allocation.

·         Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.

·         Advanced proficiency in Excel, inventory management software, and data visualization tools.

·         Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.

·         Problem-solving mindset and ability to make data-driven decisions.

·         Knowledge of retail industry trends and competitive landscape.

·         Excellent communication and presentation skills with exposure to senior management

Who We Are – Join Retailors and Shape the Future of Sport & Lifestyle Retail

At Retailors, we don’t just sell products—we create unparalleled experiences and push the boundaries of sport and lifestyle retail. As a leading Nike partner, we operate an expanding global network of premium stores, delivering best-in-class consumer experiences across multiple regions.

Our goal is simple: to empower athletes and inspire consumers through innovative retail concepts and a relentless passion for sport. From our stores to our headquarters, we cultivate a high-energy, results-driven culture where leadership, teamwork, and excellence that defines our success.

Why Join Retailors?Innovate & Lead: Be part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of retail. We embrace exceptional attention to customer service and leadership performance, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement in everything we do.

Global Mindset, Local Impact: With a presence across Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Israel, we blend global best practices with deep local expertise to create dynamic shopping environments.

Performance-Driven Culture: We recognize and reward talent. From leadership development to career progression, we invest in our people’s success.

Passion for Sport & Lifestyle: We live and breathe the brands we represent, cultivating a workplace that celebrates movement, ambition, and community engagement.

Exclusive Benefits for Our Team: We provide a range of exclusive employee benefits, including shopping discounts at all Nike stores in our network, an annual Friends & Family campaign, and company-provided tools to support your success.

Grow with Us: Our Retailors Academy offers extensive Learning & Development programs that provide employees with the training and resources to advance their careers and make a lasting impact in our business.

Growth: As we continue our global expansion, we are strengthening our presence across key markets, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities worldwide. For top talent, global mobility opportunities, allowing our high performers to grow and excel across different markets. The best is yet to come, and we look forward to reaching new milestones together!

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re passionate about sport, retail, and innovation, and want to be part of a company that thrives on energy, excellence, and teamwork, Retailors is the place for you.

Join us. Shape the future. Make an impact.

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