Global Omni Head of Merchandising

## Responsibilities - Define and lead the overall merchandising strategy to drive profitable growth and a strong customer offer - Drive commercial performance across channels by optimizing selling speed, cost efficiency and stock health - Lead commercial planning, analysis and market insights, identifying opportunities based on sales, trends and customer behavior - Ensure alignment across merchandising, buying, commercial planning and omni-sales teams - Set and execute activity, allocation and channel strategies to secure balanced stock levels and strong performance - Own stock strategy across channels, driving stock freshness, availability and efficiency through data-driven decisions - Define and manage reduction strategies and budgets to protect profitability and optimize stock lifecycle - Act as a key stakeholder in cross-functional collaboration with Buying, Supply Chain, Retail, E-commerce and Controlling - Lead, coach and develop a high-performing merchandising team, building capabilities and driving engagement ## Requirements - Solid experience in merchandising within fashion retail, preferably in an omni or multi-channel environment - Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of developing teams and driving performance - Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights - Deep understanding of commercial planning, stock management, allocation and reduction strategies - Experience working cross-functionally in a complex retail organization - Fluency in English, both written and spoken ## Nice to Have - Highly commercial, with a strong focus on sales, profitability and customer value - Strategic yet hands-on, able to balance long-term direction with execution - Analytical and structured, with a data-driven approach to decision-making - Proactive and accountable, driving initiatives forward and making clear decisions - A strong communicator and influencer, able to align and engage stakeholders - A collaborative and inclusive leader with the ability to inspire and develop teams ## Benefits - Full time permanent contract based at our Head Office in Kungsholmen Stockholm - Four days per week at the office to foster teamwork and engagement. One day per week, you’ll have the flexibility to work remotely - Staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online - H&M Incentive Program – HIP - 30 days holiday - Collective agreement which includes pension and life insurance - Wellness benefit 4000kr/year - Benify Benefits Portal WHO WE ARE & Other Stories is a modern fashion brand that tells expressive stories. Designed for everyday living – with its excitement, curiosity and imperfections – our clothes empower those who think differently. Learn more about & Other Stories here. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE We offer all our employees attractive benefits with broad development opportunities. All our employees receive a staff discount usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. In addition to this, Sweden-based colleagues also receive: 30 days holiday, a collective agreement which includes pension and life insurance, wellness benefit 4000kr/year, Benify Benefits Portal 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. 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.