JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DESCRIPTION
Franchise Planner
Franchise Planner
Because we strive to put people first.
What's a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you're making, the experiences you're having and the people you're with. You're our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.
Reporting to the Head Of Planning and Space and the Head of International Expansion, the Franchise Planner will work collaboratively across all areas of the Planning & Space function and share insights into the broader business strategy.
You play a critical role in the delivery of the product strategy in our Franchise model. You will build and deliver the Franchise strategy in partnership with the Buying teams using commercial and innovative skills. You will collaborate with the International expansion team to manage the execution of this strategy by ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time for our Franchise Partners, maximising sales and profit performance.
What You'll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let's talk lifestyle:
- 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays, and if you want, you can buy five more days to enjoy
- Your day your way: an opportunity for a 2 pm early Friday finish and a subsidised cafeteria.
- Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner businesses to our offices
What You'll Do:
We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you'll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:
- Commercial Awareness: Keep up with the market, tailor ranges to local customers, and use analysis to make important decisions.
- Build strategic ranges, set and monitor goals, manage stock and sales, and collaborate with Buying teams.
- Forecasting and Trading: Agree on financial targets, manage stock and sales targets, conduct trading reviews, and identify trading risks.
- Develop deep product knowledge, promote innovation, and stay commercially aware of offering quality products.
- Partner with Buying, Merchandising, Design, and other departments, and encourage your team’s efforts.
What you'll bring:
We want every person in our organisation to feel like they're making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you'll need for the role:
- 6+ years experience in a Merchandising or franchising planning role with at least 2 years in a people management/team lead position or equivalent relevant experience.
- Relevant qualification in a fashion-, retail- or commerce-related subject, or equivalent experience
- You will have the ability to manage a large network of stakeholders to make effective commercial choices. You are a relationship builder with experience managing stakeholders across departments.
- I picture the future clearly, with a solid understanding of numbers and business.
- You have experience in building and developing an effective team
- You possess good communication and engagement skills.
- Ability to work in a busy, team-based, deadline-oriented environment. The ability to deal with complex tasks and several priorities.
Does this sound like you? Great, because we can't wait to see what you'll bring. You'll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we're excited about our future - and we're excited to develop yours.
About Primark
At Primark, people matter. They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
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