At Happy Socks we have made it our mission to spread happiness everywhere, and you only have to spend a few minutes with us to realize how seriously we take it! Our vibrant 'Happy Crew' consists of colorful and creative characters from all over the world (25+ nationalities, and counting!) spread out in our offices in Stockholm, NYC, Munich, Shanghai, and Istanbul, alongside stores across the globe. Our mission is to spread happiness and color to every corner of the world.
Are you ready to join our colorful crew? Join us as our new Distribution & Wholesale Planner!
What you’ll’ be doing:
As a Distribution and Wholesale Sales Planner at our Stockholm HQ your main contribution will be to plan, forecast and optimize the assortment for our wholesale, retail and distribution channels. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring we have the right products for the right time; ensuring that stock levels are managed in line with company targets. Executing the buy strategy, while ensuring there is the appropriate amount of stock to execute the sales plans. You will report to the GM Planning.
You will play a key role in this by:
* Pre seasonal planning of on top replenishment needs for the wholesale, retail & distribution channels in Europe, confirming the pre booking goals and making wider recommendations for the replenishment needs
* In season planning ensuring adjustments to the forecast are made, reacting in line with the latest performance status and maintaining the housekeeping on reserved orders
* End season planning giving recommendations on clearing excess inventory to the sales teams
* Post seasonal analysis, with recommendations for future season planning aligning with the sales channel teams
* Partner regularly with the sales team on stocks and sales status, ensuring
* Generate market insights supporting revenue strategy, budgeting, and other key business initiatives
* Develop and track KPIs aligned with market strategies, focusing on distributions, rate of sales, profitability, ROI, and relative price/customer/portfolio profitability
* Trade analysis highlighting both risk & opportunity, with supporting insights and proposed actions
* Collaborate with commercial teams to plan new product launches, builds, and strategies for clearing discontinued inventory
* Work with logistics to manage inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock for projected volumes and successful sell-through
* Support planning team with any adhoc requirements
Please note, prior experience in a planning / merchandising environment is required; with wholesale / B2B experience preferred.
What you'll bring to the sock drawer:
You have high aspirations and focus on details that create substantial impact. You enjoy working as a team and you embrace feedback to develop yourself and others. You are curious and thrive in a dynamic environment. Cooperation, respect, and clear communication are important, along with your ambition to learn and grow. If these qualities speak to you, we would love to have you on our team.
Specific personal qualities for this role:
* When faced with complex data, you apply my analytic mindset to deliver accurate and structured solutions
* In fast-paced environments, you remain efficient and organized, adapting quickly to shifting priorities
* When challenges arise, you take an action-oriented approach, proactively solving problems before they escalate
Specific experience and knowledge for this role:
* Academic degree from fashion and/ or business education
* Minimum of 4 years' professional experience in a similar role
* Strong communication skills in written and spoken English
* Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel
* Fluent in English
But most importantly, you have the personality to fit a somewhat crazy, fun work environment where we believe in color and playfulness, a place where you can expect the unexpected and you are a source of creative weirdness.
Ready to step up and join the fun?
Are you the perfect match for us? Apply today! We care a lot about Diversity at Happy Socks and would love to see a range of genders, ages and various backgrounds apply.