Category Planner (m/f/d)

The future looks like you With over 1,300 stores in 17 European countries and more than 25,000 employees, C&A is one of Europe’s leading fashion retailers. Every day, C&A welcomes millions of visitors to its stores in Europe and to its online shop. C&A offers quality and long-lasting fashion at affordable prices for the many. We are building on more than 180 years of experience in the fashion industry and continuously modernize the company to become an omnichannel fashion retailer. At C&A we are driven by our values and we believe that affordable and high-quality fashion is not contradictory to caring for people & the planet, we are always forward thinking and acting to develop our business and innovate the industry. This is your chance to join the C&A team as a Category Planner (m/f/d)! Your responsibilities Develop and implement the Merchandise Financial Plan to drive collection profitability and productivity Build accurate Buy Plans at the option level using historical data, demand forecasts, and product priority Ensure key programs and “must-haves” reach their full potential in availability and sales Align top-down financial targets with bottom-up planning across sales, intakes, margin, and productivity Manage Open-to-Buy forecasting by category, market, and price type to optimize inventory and margins Lead data-driven performance analysis to continuously improve planning accuracy and business outcomes Create transparency through inventory scorecards to improve planning accuracy and business outcomes Create transparency through inventory scorecards and support Sales & Operations Planning meetings You’ll collaborate closely with teams across Range Management, Sales, Merchandising, and Product Creation. As a Category Planner, you’re not just behind the numbers – you’re a key partner influencing strategic decisions and shaping the future of our product offering What you bring Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education Minimum 3 year of relevant experience in merchandise or retail planning Passion for understanding consumer demand through trend, market, and historical data analysis Strong Excel skills; experience with Data Warehouse reporting tools is a plus Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data into actionable insights and present them across functions Excellent communication skills – able to influence and inspire across functions Self-motivated, structured, open-minded, proactive, flexible, and comfortable with complexity Good command of spoken & written English What we offer This is an opportunity for you to join us on a truly exciting transformation journey, where you’ll be able to leave footprints that last and contribute significantly to our vision. As well as knowing that you played a key part in the evolution of one of Europe’s most recognizable retail brands, you will also enjoy: Countless learning and development opportunities via our C&A academy Access to a Partner Discount Scheme An employee discount of 20% in C&A stores 30 days' vacation Corporate pension scheme Mental health and wellness program An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment A positive working atmosphere and a talented team with an open feedback culture