The planner is accountable to work directly with the corporate and regional Planning team to define local portfolio budget and relevant OTB (open to buy) The planner actively contributes to the success of the division’s product offer, measured by sales performance versus budget, space productivity growth and gross margin performance versus budget Key responsibilities Maintain alignment with the corporate Planning team on category/location forecasts Review on a monthly base the OTB forecast for all local brands and execute Inventory strategies with brand partners Curate the relationship with local brands as interface and point of reference for the creation of Purchase Orders, the definition of the markdown strategy and activation of promotions in store, follow-up on invoices status Prepare and present to corporate Planning Leaders Fashion Investment Reviews before buying campaign Support the Planning and Merchandising Manager in leading division communication with the corporate Merchandising team on category strategies, store planning and localized activities Monitor and optimize sales and space productivity in store Key Requirements: Key requirements Strong analytical and organizational skills Passion for accuracy and numbers Excellent written and verbal presentation, relational skills, flexibility, open minded approach Proven leadership in a multi-cultural work environment Goal oriented approach, multitasking Fluent English DFS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy and practice to employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency and to provide all employees with a workplace that is free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications such as education, work experience and talent, and are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected by law.