The future looks like you
With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for
the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer.
At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as a Commercial Planner (m/f/d)!
As a Commercial Planner North West Europe (BeLux, NL, and Germany), you are responsible for revenue, inventory, and markdown planning and contribute to the implementation of the merchandise planning strategy in the NWE market. You carry out planning-related tasks for the in-store assortment by collaborating with the Category Planning & Allocation counterpart in the EU and propose reactive measures to achieve category targets.
Your responsibilities
* Steering product assortment and pricing strategies for the BeLux, Dutch, and German markets to align with consumer needs and commercial objectives
* Executing markdowns: implementing price adjustments within budget and timelines
* Preparing sale phases: providing advice for the successful execution of sales campaigns
* Identifying overstocks and shortages and recommending corrective actions
* Analyzing revenue risks and opportunities in collaboration with category partners to achieve seasonal targets
* Supporting colleagues and Market Analysts in strengthening commercial insight and analytical capabilities
* Driving innovation and improvement in processes and ways of working
* Sharing knowledge and providing mentorship to create a positive impact across the broader organization
What you bring
* At least 10 years of work experience, including 5 years in a similar role
* Knowledge of and affinity with the fashion retail sector
* Fluent in English, and it would be beneficial if you also speak German, Dutch, or French
* Strong Excel skills
* Strong analytical skills
* Commercial sense
* Autonomy, independence, and time management skills
What we offer
This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy:
* Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy
* Access to a Partner Discount Scheme
* An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores
* 30 days' vacation
* Corporate pension scheme
* Mental health and wellness program
* An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
* A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture