Planner (Contract, Potential for Full-Time) | Dermstore
About THG
We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.
With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?
Life at THG Beauty
We know that beauty isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our portfolio of leading retailers and iconic beauty brands caters to everyone, everywhere, empowering customers all over the world to look and feel fantastic.
By combining our portfolio of owned brands with a marketplace for over 1,300 third-party beauty brands through online retail sites LOOKFANTASTIC, Cult Beauty, and Dermstore, THG Beauty's ambition is to be the global digital partner of choice across the beauty industry, supporting the channel shift to online.
THG Beauty’s breadth of relationships is unique to the beauty market; it engages with brands as a retailer, a brand owner, and a product developer and manufacturer, making it the industry’s digital strategic leader.
Why be a Planner at THG Beauty?
Dermstore is the premier destination for professional-grade skincare and clinical beauty, curated by experts and trusted by enthusiasts. Since its founding by a dermatologist, Dermstore has been a pioneer in the digital beauty space, offering a highly curated selection of the world’s most efficacious brands across skincare, hair care, and cosmetics. As a leader in prestige beauty e-commerce, we bridge the gap between clinical expertise and a premium shopping experience.
The Planner (6-Month Contract) will manage the planning and forecasting for a portfolio of Professional Skincare brands. They will plan and forecast at brand and SKU level, manage replenishment and open-to-buy, and work closely with buying, brand partners, and supply chain teams to maintain availability and deliver against stock and sales targets.
As Planner , you’ll:
Replenish stock on a weekly basis and chase to ensure appropriate weeks of supply
Forecast sales at SKU level using sales history, lost sales calculations, and future business plans to prepare order quantities and avoid out of stocks
Maintain and update the WSSI, reporting on performance vs. plan on a weekly and monthly basis
Identify best and worst sellers and adjust forecasts and intake plans accordingly
Ensure high in-stock rate while managing EOM stock holding targets
Report on aged and slow-moving lines and propose swap-out, markdown, or RTV solutions
Order and allocate stock to multiple warehouses to ensure appropriate coverage and avoid split shipments
Work directly with brand partners to align on intake schedules, shipment compliance, and lead times
Support the planning and execution of key trading events including peak and holiday trade
Provide data for management accounts and contribute to seasonal budget submissions
Support the development of the Assistant Planner where applicable
KPI's
Achieve average of 95% combined availability across brand portfolio
Maintenance of correct weeks of supply
Forecast accuracy
Maintaining appropriate sales to stock ratio by category
Aged stock profile
Stock holding budget
What skills and experience do I need for this role?
3+ years in planning or forecasting, retail or e-commerce environment a plus
Replenishment and open-to-buy management experience
Strong analytical skills and ability to demonstrate logical analysis to address business challenges
Expertise with Microsoft Excel; SQL knowledge a plus
Ability to filter and prioritize sources of information and identify emerging trends
Previous experience working cross functionally with all levels to complete projects
Flexible and amenable to changes in a fast-pace, high growth environment. Must be able to multi-task while accommodating changing priorities
Beauty or e-commerce retail experience a plus
Experience negotiating with external brand partners a plus
What’s in it for me?
Salary: $90,000 to $95,000
Type: 6-month fixed-term contract (July - January 2027)
Contract-to-Hire Opportunity: Potential for permanent placement based on performance and business needs.
Hybrid Work Model: 3 days office/2 days home
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