Lead the enablement of SM Commercial teams
- Lead the enablement of SM Commercial teams Responsible for the supply plan for the SMs in relation to the demand plan
- Ensure that Global and Continent Supply Planning strategies, priorities, and best practices are communicated to SMs in an actionable way (via Product Merchandising Leads)
- Oversee stock levels and relevant KPIs (e.g., sell-through) across Planning Markets within the Planning Region and follow up with SMs (via respective Product Merchandising Lead) in case of significant deviations from plans requiring urgent action
- Review and challenge Product Merchandising Leads’ outputs and suggestions on allocation and inventory management topics to prevent over- or understock situations
- Support Product Merchandising Leads in discussions with SMs in cases of strong dissent between SM Commercial and Product Merchandising Leads (e.g., regarding use of R&D budget or other inventory management–related topics)
- Act as key contact point for general commercial questions related to the Planning Region or its Planning Markets for the Head of Supply Planning/Chain Continent and Global Supply Planning
Ensure supply plan matches SMs’ demand plans
- Monitor input provided to Global (via D&S Leads) on buying quantification and warehouse allocation topics to ensure SMs receive the right stock in the right place and at the right time (in line with their local QCPs)
- Oversee the translation of SMs’ bottom-up demand plans into aligned buying volumes and stock allocations from the Planning Region's perspective, ensuring consistency between global guardrails and SM-specific supply needs (in close alignment with D&S Leads)
People development & management
- Foster analytical excellence, collaboration, and ownership within their team through regular performance reviews, coaching and sufficient opportunities for capability building/ skill development
- Provide direction and enable cross‑functional collaboration so teams can solve problems, share insights, and drive customer‑centric improvements.
- Set priorities, empower decision‑making, and uphold accountability to secure strong execution and consistent performance across all areas.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or similar in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field
Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration: Skilled in coordinating between cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution feasibility
- Leadership: Ability to effectively manage teams (i.e., distribute tasks) and foster people development
- Communication : Excellent communication skills with the ability to present clear, data-based recommendations
- Commercial acumen: Strong understanding of product and campaign execution, markdowns, and pricing dynamics
Experience
- 7+ years of experience in product merchandising or commercial planning, ideally within a retail, fashion or FMCG environment with a proven track record of driving/ supporting commercial execution
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.
- 25% Staff discount on all our H&M Group brands, both in stores and online (H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories and ARKET).
We value diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, and disability
- We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organization, guided by our 7 unique values that have been part of our success story for over 75 years
- You’ll have access to our Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) to find community and networking opportunities among colleagues
- We are an inclusive company where you’re encouraged to be yourself at work
- You will have access to a large global talent community, where career growth and aspirations have no limits
- We believe in supporting your overall wellbeing and offer comprehensive benefits inclusive of health insurance, wellness and family support programs, paid leave programs, and paid time off, including a community day to serve your local community
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics or related field
- 7+ years of experience in product merchandising or commercial planning
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong understanding of product and campaign execution
- Skilled in coordinating between cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to effectively manage teams and foster development
H&M Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about H&M Group and has not been reviewed or approved by H&M Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, pharmacy and vision options with low employee costs and free dental are available, alongside telehealth and inclusive offerings such as transgender, bariatric and fertility coverage. These features are highlighted as solid for U.S. retail roles, with some availability for part‑time positions depending on eligibility.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, flexible wellness days, company‑paid holidays and a paid birthday off are offered, with some paid time off available to part‑time staff. The time‑off structure is presented as generous within the retail context.
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Parental & Family Support — Eight weeks of paid parental pay for mothers and fathers is provided, complemented by adoption assistance and healthy pregnancy/babies programs. These family supports add depth to the core medical coverage in the U.S. package.
H&M Group Insights
What We Do
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].
