Planning Manager
Location:
Poznań, wielkopolskie, PL, 60-197
Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Category and Category Heads in developing and implementing the Category Commercial Strategy.
- Assist in shaping commercially viable assortments that align with customer needs and business objectives.
- Manage merchandise budgets to ensure sales, stock, and margin targets are met, driving continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute MFP, assortment, and promotional plans in line with category priorities.
- Oversee Open-to-Buy (OTB), optimize stock turnover, and maintain product availability.
- Ensure accurate reporting, forecasting, and inventory management to support decision-making.
- Contribute to sales, margin, and intake target delivery.
- Support assortment planning, including product segmentation, range depth and breadth, size ratios, and pack configurations.
- Implement effective markdown strategies and manage aged inventory clearance.
- Monitor category performance on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of direct and indirect reports.
Requirements:
- University degree - preferred Economics, Product, Production Management, Mathematics, Commercial
- Planning experience - at least 5 years
- Management experience - at least 2 years
- Retail experience - 5 years
- Leadership skills: driving vision and purpose, being action-oriented, engaging and motivating the team, developing talent, showing self-awareness, and managing ambiguity effectively.
- Strong proficiency in Excel (essential); good knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English.
- Solid understanding of logistics, allocations, planning, buying, visual merchandising (VM), and other operational processes.
- Familiarity with retail industry practices and trends.
What we offer:
- 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