Local Planner

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop and execute bottom-up merchandise financial planning strategies by country and category to achieve LxL sales, stock cover, and full-price sell-through targets


• Define sales, stock, and markdown budgets and forecasts by category, region, and country


• Set bottom-up sales and markdown targets and recommend range framework principles (price points, clusters, key attributes)


• Establish key parameters to maximize availability (stock density, size curves, size packs) by market cluster


• Define sales and markdown phasing and align stock and delivery plans to regional and country specifics


• Provide market and regional context to strengthen the consolidated merchandise strategy


• Monitor weekly, monthly, and seasonal performance, identifying risks and opportunities and proposing corrective actions


• Support OTB management to maximize performance and control terminal stock levels


• Analyze commercial campaigns and assortment performance, delivering insights and post-mortem analyses


• Collaborate closely with local Operations, Category Planning, and central teams to optimize profitability and performance


• Identify key learnings, market trends, and customer insights to anticipate product needs and drive strategic initiatives

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Higher education degree, preferably in Merchandise Planning or related field


• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within the retail industry


• Strong understanding of merchandise financial planning and retail performance drivers


• High level of English (spoken and written)


• Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency in MS Office tools


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills


• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure


• Adaptability to a fast-paced, international environment


• Proactive, commercial, and self-motivated mindset


• Strong stakeholder management and people-focused approach


• Willingness to travel frequently across markets and countries

You are bound to like your job at Pepco because we guarantee:

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.


• A competitive salary and real opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!


• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.


• An extensive benefits platform offering a wide range of options – including medical care, sports cards, events, trips, shopping vouchers, and more.


• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – get your favorite products at even better prices!


• A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive!


• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.


• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program – our employees' well-being is our top priority!


• Smart Lunch – meal subsidies for the company canteen, giving access to daily on-site dishes at discounted prices.


• Financial recognition in the form of jubilee awards, additional days off, and loyalty-based discounts for employees celebrating their work anniversaries.


• A social fund providing additional financial support to ensure security and assistance in various life situations.


• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge – despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.


• A role within a unique organizational culture – Pepcoolture – where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.