Project Merchandise Retail Lead for Türkiye (10-month contract)

WHAT YOU’LL DO​
As a Project Merchandise Retail Lead for Türkiye, you will drive commercial success and enhance customer shopping experience. Collaborate with Merchandise Manager to exceed company targets using your retail expertise and customer-centric approach. In this position, you will be the ambassador for SLF (Sales Logistics Finance) internal project and the speaking partner & business expert within the market.

You will:

• Secure awareness of SLF and anchor the information within the market.
• Participate in the cross functional meetings during the project and coordinate & secure cross functional collaboration within the market.
• Coordinate and monitor the planning and execution of go-live activities within the market.
• Implement and execute regional merchandising strategy and commercial priorities with close alignment to regional assortment direction.
• Share the local input on assortment and selling peaks to optimize the commercial plan for Türkiye.
• Drive in and post season inventory management by picking full price, discount and sale activities in line with regional merch direction.
• Know your market retail situation and customer profile, providing commercial team with constant and structured sales follow up for the channel, as well as commercial initiatives in store to meet the selling targets.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You'll collaborate with members of the merchandising team working with sales market team, areas, logistics, store operations, global and regional functions. You will provide continuous support to our stores, offices, and logistics partners. You communicate and collaborate with people at all levels and want to contribute to company’s meaningful growth.

WHO YOU ARE​

We are looking for people with…​

• ​Minimum 3 years’ experience in Merchandising, Demand & Supply Planning, Area Controlling or equivalent
• University degree in Economics, Business, Management or equivalent is an asset.
• Deep understanding in allocation, inventory optimization, logistics operation and store operations.
• Broad understanding of buying, commercial planning, stock management strategies and actions connected to it.
• Knowledge of Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Minimum B2 Level of English & Native Turkish both spoken and written.

And people who are…​

• Analytical and expert in demand & supply forecasting.
• Sales-driven professional with a strategic mindset.
• Structured and detail oriented.
• Collaborative with good communication skills. 

WHO WE ARE​

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. ​

Additionally, what’s in it for you: 

• 25% discount in all H&M brands
• H&M Incentive share scheme (HIP)
• Private medical and health insurance
• Paid maternity leave
• Casual Leave
• Additional vacation days (Marriage, Paternal, Loss of family member)
• Baby gift card
• Birthday gift card
• Endless career opportunities
• Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH)

JOIN US​

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.​

This is a full-time temporary role, based on a 10-month local contract in İstanbul, Türkiye.

The Project Merchandise Retail Lead is part of the merchandising department and reports to the Merchandising Manager.

Sounds interesting? Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 06th April 2025.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

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*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.​