Who we are...
At AWWG, transformation is embedded in our DNA. Founded in 1998 under the name of Pepe Jeans Group. With headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and design offices in London and Nice, this global fashion group integrates the iconic brands Pepe Jeans London, Hackett, and Fac¸onnable. AWWG also has the master franchisee and agency for Tommy Hilfiger (Spain and Portugal) as well as the agency for Calvin Klein, DKNY, Donna Karan, and Karl Lagerfeld (Spain and Portugal).
AWWG currently has over 3,500 points of sale, a presence in 86 countries globally, and a workforce of more than 4,500 employees of 79 nationalities. As a global retail platform, the Group is committed to constant evolution and to creating brand equity by transformation, in line with the changes, challenges, and inherent needs of the industry. The three iconic brands are unified as part of AWWG while each maintains its own strong DNA and values, built up over thirty years in the retail sector with strong design teams, product development, and brand enhancement. AWWG continuously evolves, pushing the limits and defying the status quo to create value through innovative, aspirational, and sustainable products that prioritize excellence, craftsmanship, differentiation, and quality.
The project!
As a Planning & Merchandising Specialist, you will be responsible for the complete merchandise flow, from planning and buying to distribution of the goods and satisfaction of the final consumer.
The Planning & Merchandising team’s main objective will look for:
- Right Merchandise – Optimum assortment, styles, brands, colors, sizes
- Right Place – Correct budget allocation depending on sales forecast and location
- Right Time – Deliver the merchandise in stores at the right time in the corresponding season
- Right Quantities - Enough for the stores to make their budgets, avoiding overstocks and shortages at the same time
- The Right Price - Those that will attract customers in spite of competition
What will the role entail?
- Analyze past sales figures/trends to anticipate future product needs.
- Define the correct replenishment plan, ensuring correct assortments, depth, frequency and delivery timings.
- Build and prepare the merchandising & option plan for all the Shop-in-Shops in ECI across Spain & Portugal
- Manage stock & inventory levels to afford seasonal promotions or marketing campaigns.
- Ensure Logistics are met on time and frequency.
- Monitor stock movement, consider markdowns, inter-branch transfers, promotions or clear outs etc.
- Minimize stock holdings and commitment to allow for maximum profit.
- Provide smooth and daily communication with the stores staff, being crucial to achieve objectives and coordinate the different operational processes such as returns, pricing changes, promotions, product launches, etc.
What do we offer?
- Great international working environment.
- Corporate Offices in Madrid with canteen and parking available.
- Home office depending on the position.
- Flexible working hours.
- Flexible benefits.
- Discount on the brands of the Group.
