WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Merchandising function is to meet and create customer & consumer demand through product offer optimization and activation. H&M is operating with Franchise partners in different countries. This is a growing part of our business, currently expending to new markets and new partners.
In this 12 months temporary role, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing the balance between customer demand and inventory supply for a new franchise partner. You will be responsible for ensuring product availability, minimizing excess inventory, and contributing to the overall success of the organization and the partners. You will drive efficient franchise market demand fulfilment, spurring sales growth. You will work cross functionally mainly but not limited to the stakeholders within the franchise merch-team.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for all functionality bringing plans from the partners to Planning Market level + % market buying
Follow up and optimize buying plans together with franchise Merchandisers
Follow up accuracy of selling plan & stock plan
Run analyzes to identify planning opportunities together with franchise Merchandisers
Forecast of reduction costs with franchise partners and ensure actions are followed
Follow up of selling & stock forecast to proactively identify needed actions
Constant exploration and implementation of how to improve the field of buying and stock management in franchise markets.
Roll out way of working of new initiatives in franchise markets in collaboration with global support team
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for people with:
University degree, preferably in Business, Economics/Finance or similar
Experience with merchandising, stock management, buying or planning is highly meritorious - preferably experience from both retail and digital
Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn your analysis into actions
Business and commercial mindset
Strong communication skills
Fluent in English, both written and verbally
And people who are:
Self-motivated and take ownership to learn and to seek opportunities to improve ways of working.
Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a passion for continuously refining planning and quantification methods.
Have a strong business sense by prioritizing time and effort based on potential business impact, focusing on actions that deliver the greatest value and will make the biggest difference.
Communicating with impact and seeing patterns in our data.
Engaging team player and self-motivated to drive goals and thrive in an entrepreneurial setting.
JOIN US
This is a one-year temporary position based in Stockholm, with a desired start date as soon as possible. The role reports directly to Yannick Delherbe – Head of Merchandising OMNI. If your experience, skills, and ambitions align with this role, please submit your application (CV only) at your earliest convenience, but no later than March 6th, 2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
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.
Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.
*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.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and accessible, including medical, vision, and free-to-employee dental, with options such as transgender care, bariatric surgery, and enhanced fertility support. Telehealth access and low employee cost-sharing are also highlighted.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away options include paid vacation, wellness days, company holidays, and a paid birthday, with some elements extending to part‑time staff. These provisions are presented as a consistent strength across materials.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with company match alongside financial tools like FSAs and commuter benefits. These components reinforce longer-term financial security within the total rewards mix.
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Founded in 1947, H&M Group is a global design company with ~4,702 stores in 76 markets and 56 online markets. At H&M Group, we believe in making great design available to everyone. It’s essential in everything we do. Our family of brands and business ventures offer customers around the world a wealth of fashion, beauty, accessories and homeware, as well as modern menus with fresh and local produce at some of the brands’ in-store eateries. But design is so much more than just products; it’s about clever design processes, efficient product flows, creating experiences that enrich, and smart solutions that benefit all our customers. Sustainability is always at the core of our business. Not only because we like to do what’s right — but it’s also beneficial for our business. We will continue to push for change and lead the way towards a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future. Do you want to join us? We will trust you with great responsibility right from the start, reward a passionate mindset and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit. When you start a career with H&M Group, there’s no limit to where it can take you. H&M Group's Moderation Policy: Welcome to H&M Group’s official LinkedIn page. Ask questions, exchange ideas and meet members and employees from all over the world. This page is moderated daily and we always do our best to answer each one of you in a timely manner. Please remember to keep a friendly tone and in line with LinkedIn’s legal terms at https://www.linkedin.com/legal/user-agreement Comments and posts that contain foul language, are off-topic or unnecessarily rude will be deleted. We also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. We use an external tool to handle the comments on our page, so please note that your comments can be stored. For questions, please contact our team at [email protected].
