Job Description

Buying Quantification

• Ensure sum of customer group plans are in line with total aggregated plan per Continent/ Planning Market

• Responsible to translates Sales Markets’ bottom-up demand plans into supply plans and buying volumes per planning dimension / WH, particularly through:

• Input provision on local specifics with relevance for supply plans (e.g., seasonality, climate)

• Revision of optimal channel split per planning dimension/ Sales Market to be considered in supply planning (based on hindsight analysis)

• Operationally accountable on updating, executing, and adjusting splits in PLUTO (by channel and planning dimension)

• Identify deviations in Global supply plan vs. bottom-up supply needs from Sales Markets, and provide recommendations on how to adjust (only if needed; responsibility for final buying quantification remains with Global Supply Planning)

• Act as the Continent-level contact point on Buying Quantification matters for Global Supply Planning and Global Product

• Oversee order writing from a Continent-level perspective and follow up with Global Product in case of deviations from the supply plan

• Responsible for in-season forecasting of supply in relation to demand towards Global product

Pre-season Allocation to Planning dimensions/ warehouses

• Oversee pre-season allocation of stock to PM/ warehouses based on approved buying volumes and SM plans from both a quantitative and qualitative perspective (i.e., ensure allocation follows defined QCPs per Sales Market and reflects Global and Continent priorities):

• Quantitative perspective: Monitor warehouse allocation in tools (esp. Anaplan /Pluto) and review data accuracy and correct parameter setup

• Qualitative perspective: Review flows based on verbal feedback from Product Merchandising Leads

• Follow up with Global Supply Planning and Continent Logistics in case of deviations or disruptions in Anaplan/ Pluto

• Gather learnings and share them with Global Supply Planning and Global Supply Planning Development to support continuous improvement of PM / Warehouses allocation logic and tools

• Hold together the totality of D&S activities for the Continent (across Planning Regions)

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, or a related quantitative field

Skills

• Technical buying: Deep understanding of the end-to-end buying process, including demand and/ or supply planning, buy plan creation, and allocation management

• Analytical capability: Strong ability to assess Global supply and Sales Market demand plans, evaluate feasibility, and identify planning risks

• Communication and collaboration: Excellent ability to facilitate discussions across teams

• System proficiency: Knowledge of planning tools such as Anaplan / Pluto is a strong plus

Experience

• Min 2+ years of experience in demand or supply planning, forecasting, or data analysis within retail, fashion, or FMCG

Additional Information

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​

​We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

• 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).​

​We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability

• We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
• You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
• We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
• You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
• We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community