Planner, EMEA (UK Based) – SKIMS
SKIMS is seeking a skilled and analytical Planner to join our growing EMEA team based in London. Reporting to the International Wholesale Planning Manager, you will support development and execution of merchandise and inventory strategies across retail, e‑commerce, and wholesale channels. Your role will drive profitable growth by managing OTB, optimizing stock levels, and ensuring alignment between global and regional planning objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Sales & Inventory Management: Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop and execute sales, margin, and inventory strategies that meet financial targets for the EMEA business.
* OTB & Forecasting: Own and manage open‑to‑buy plans, ensuring alignment between regional performance, global direction, and business objectives; provide insights and recommendations to optimize assortment and maximize sell‑through.
* Assortment & Buy Planning: Collaborate with Global Planning and Merchandising teams to build regional buy plans, leveraging local performance data and market insights; present seasonal recommendations to leadership.
* In‑Season Management: Monitor weekly performance, analyze sales, stock, and margin trends by category, style, and region; identify risks and opportunities and propose actionable strategies to improve performance.
* Inventory Optimization: Maintain balanced stock levels across channels and markets; partner with Operations to manage replenishment cycles, delivery timing, and stock allocation to achieve a never‑out‑of‑stock position on key products.
* Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with EMEA Merchandising, Production, Retail Operations, and Finance teams to ensure planning accuracy and seamless communication across all functions.
* Reporting & Analysis: Produce regular reports and dashboards highlighting key business drivers and KPI performance; present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
* Process Improvement: Support the development of regional planning tools, reporting templates, and best practices as SKIMS scales across EMEA.
Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
* 3–5 years of experience in merchandise planning, demand forecasting, or inventory management, preferably within fashion, beauty, or consumer goods.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, logic formulas).
* Experience with ERP or planning systems such as NetSuite, Toolio, or Anaplan is a plus.
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
* Proven success in managing OTB and driving profitable inventory decisions.
* Excellent communication skills, able to partner effectively with global teams.
* Detail‑oriented, organized, and comfortable operating in an evolving, fast‑paced environment.
* Deep understanding of the EMEA retail landscape and consumer trends preferred.
* Passion for the SKIMS brand and its mission.
Benefits, Culture and Perks
* Up to 100% company‑paid healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
* Kind Body fertility benefits
* 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
* Unlimited PTO
* Full access to LinkedIn Learning
* Employee discounts
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
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