Assistant Product Planner - Beauty Industry - Full-time position
The Beauty Crop — London, Greater London
This is a full-time, permanent role with a hybrid working model. You will need to be in the West London office 3 days a week.
Position Overview
We are a young and dynamic beauty company operating primarily in the E-commerce space, with impressive growth metrics within 18 months of operations.
Our mission is to create a brand that's fun on the outside but serious on the inside, with plant-based, nutritional formulas that transform the skin from within — without breaking the bank!
We are seeking an Assistant Product Planner who is both commercially/analytically minded and product-focused. The role involves supporting the Product and E-commerce teams by monitoring and analyzing omnichannel sales performance, managing the Product Library and Critical Path, overseeing stock and intake levels, and ensuring smooth NPD launches. We want a hungry, eager-to-learn multi-tasker who can adapt quickly to trading challenges in a fast-paced environment.
The Assistant Product Planner will be a key product trading expert and will significantly impact our ongoing success.
Responsibilities
Product Performance & Trading
* Run and circulate daily, weekly, and ad hoc reports with relevant commentary.
* Provide analytical support for category strategy and OTB planning.
* Make recommendations for NPD, OTB, and improvements to existing ranges.
* Update and forecast product line cards, highlighting actions, risks, and opportunities.
* Review stock levels across warehouses, suggesting transfers and replenishment or phasing.
* Manage inventory levels for core and NOOS lines, and manage slow sellers.
* Collaborate with the Ecommerce team on trading and merchandising across channels, ensuring optimal product visibility, synchronized promotions, and maximized sales (including TikTok Lives and campaigns).
* Support the Ecommerce team with site performance analysis, identifying levers for KPI improvement, running tests, and implementing changes.
* Recommend promotional and pricing strategies.
* Manage and update pricing across all channels and territories.
Product Lifecycle Management
* Own rebuys from PO placement to intake, working closely with NPD Managers and Operations Teams.
* Maintain the Product Library, ensuring all information is current and accurate.
* Track NPD from conception to launch, ensuring Critical Path deadlines are met.
* Manage sample inventories for photoshoots, PR, and events.
* Assist in delivering the trade and marketing calendar, maintaining communication with internal teams and stakeholders.
* Coordinate with the Ecom Associate to track and manage digital assets.
Qualifications/Skills
* 2-3 years of experience in Merchandising, Planning, or E-commerce.
* Strong analytical skills with understanding of retail metrics (ROS, stock cover, margin).
* Knowledge of E-commerce performance metrics (conversion rate, page views, AOV, basket size).
* Understanding of critical path and product lifecycle management.
* Intermediate Excel skills.
* Experience with TikTok Shop is a plus.
Perks of Working at The Beauty Crop
* Join a fast-growing beauty company.
* Hybrid working (2 days remote, 3 days in West London office).
* Work from home in August.
* Comprehensive training, career development, and fast progression.
* Be part of a startup with ambitious goals.
* High responsibility from day one, gaining valuable experience in entrepreneurship.
* Monthly product allowance.
* Fast-track career growth.
* Opportunity to think quickly and solve problems strategically.
* Remain calm under pressure and hold a strong sense of accountability.
* Interest in beauty and fashion trends.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full-time
Job Function
* Product Management and Marketing
Industry
* Retail
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