Assistant Merchandise Planner (m/f/d)

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

Job Description
Team:  Buying & Merchandising
Job Location:  Berlin, Germany, Milan, Italy, Munich, Germany, Paris, France
Position Type:  Permanent, Full-time
Work Flexibility:  Hybrid
As an Assistant Merchandise Planner (m/f/d) at BESTSECRET, you will play a key supporting role in contributing to the overall company strategy within the Supply business unit. Working in close partnership with Merchandise Planners and Buyers, you will support a defined part of the business by providing analytical, operational and coordination support across the planning cycle.

Reporting to the Head of Merchandising, you will bring planning excellence and analytical thinking, while successfully navigating the ever-changing environment of an expanding international business. Flexibility, adaptability, collaboration, critical-thinking and a commercial mindset will be key to being successful in this role.
 
It is a permanent, full-time position 


Your Responsibilities:

Support planning and buying teams with sales, stock and margin analysis at article and assortment level
Support the merchandiser and buyers in planning and managing assortments across multiple brands
Help prepare and manage orders, open-to-buy, and forecasting tools to ensure accurate stock and financial planning
Assist with supplier performance analysis, deal evaluation and campaign preparation
Support pricing, promotion and markdown decisions through data-driven insights
Maintain and update KPI dashboards, reports and planning tools to support commercial decision-making
Contribute to improving processes and tools to make planning and buying more efficient

Your Qualifications:

• Degree in business, economics or a related field, or equivalent commercial experience
• First professional experience in buying, merchandise planning or a commercial retail/e-commerce environment
Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data and KPIs
Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting or planning tools
Well organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to work with internal teams and external partners
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with an interest in product and commercial performance
Fluent in written and spoken English
 
 

At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.

 

At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend – it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.