Junior Planner

At Sweaty Betty, we’re more than just a global activewear and lifestyle brand for women.

We’re also a community that believes fitness is a flip-the-switch trigger for becoming the woman you want to be. Leggings and sports bras won’t change the world on their own. But with a grab-my-hand, let’s-go-for-it-now spirit, the women who wear them can.

If you want to join us on the next chapter of our adventure, you’re in the right place. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as a Junior Planner as we continue our mission to empower women through fitness and beyond. Your main objectives in this role will be to: increase customer satisfaction, optimise stock, maximise growth and optimise margins. You will be an expert in option and range planning, currently managing your own departmental / category level OTB with a proven track record of delivering both sales and profit growth. An ability to quickly familiarise yourself with the company and department will be key as we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and step straight into this role. You will be planning your department from strategy through to delivery with your Buyer, supported by your fantastic team.

Our Values

WE REALLY CARE ∙ FIRST, BEST, BRAVEST ∙ OUR STRENGTH IS IN EACH OTHER ∙ STAND UP, SPEAK UP, SHOUT OUT

• Support the Planner in all aspects of planning and trading the department.
• Managing, training and supporting the AP and PAA.
• Build department strategy alongside Buyer to drive growth and deliver business targets.
• Range building and option planning, considering the specific needs of varying channels and markets.
• Plan and trade continuity product to ensure 100% stock availability at sku level is maintained at all times.
• Managing category WSSIs.
• Carry out detailed analysis of current and past performance to maximise commercial opportunities.
• Provide regular & ad-hoc analysis to the business at product/category/channel level.
• Support Markdown Planning.
• Produce and develop, clear and insightful reporting.
• Analyse key weekly / quarterly trade figures and present to business.
• Manage department OTB, in season trading, identify risks and opportunities.
• Build collaborative relationships across all departments including Buying, Ecommerce, Design, Garment Tech, Retail, Logistics, Production and Marketing teams.

Must haves

• The ability to develop strategic direction but also a trader who can react in the moment.
• Ability to communicate at a senior level, and to key stakeholders.
• Experience of managing your own categories.
• Proactive and positive approach to problem solving.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with an attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills, especially Excel & Merchandising systems.
• The ability to work well as a team and by yourself.
• 1.5 years minimum experience working at Assistant Merchandiser level.

The Extras

• Generous clothing allowance
• 60% off all Sweaty Betty merchandise
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 flexible bank holidays
• Sample sales
• 10 days work from anywhere policy
• Company bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan benefit with Medicash available to all Sweaty Betty UK Employees
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Discounts at the best Studio Classes
• SB Flexible Working: we currently work flexibly between the office and home

Our D&I Commitment

Our mission is to empower all women. This means doing more and working harder to make the long-lasting changes necessary to become an inclusive, diverse and actively anti-racist company. We care about our people, our community, our world. And we want to stand up for what we believe in.

We want to give our people a platform to use their voice. And actively listen and learn from what they have to say. This involves focusing on learning, development and progression across the business. Training our leaders, managers and teams about their rights under our equality, diversity and inclusion policy. And being clear on the responsibilities we hold to each other and our community. It also means being committed to equal employment opportunities. Ensuring we consider ALL applicants for jobs. And work harder to make our job advertising more inclusive.

Ultimately, we’re working to create a culture and team that represents our customers, our community and our mission of empowerment. We want to celebrate our diversity and the power it gives our team and our business.

We know we’re on a journey. And far from perfect. But we want to be a part of the solution to the problem. It might not be comfortable or straightforward. But if we weren’t up for doing the hard work and breaking the mould, we wouldn’t be Sweaty Betty. We are committed to working across our business and with our Internal Diversity & Inclusion Collective to be champions, allies and inclusive, always. Because when we say All, we mean it.