Commercial Planner

Acne Studios is a progressive luxury house and through collaboration and curiosity, we set high aspirations and strive for excellence. We value everyone’s contribution and embrace feedback to develop ourselves and others. We aim to minimise our environmental impact across all our operations and to address societal challenges in the way we conduct our business.

ROLE

As Commercial Planner at our Stockholm Office you will play a key role in maximising sales, optimising stock, and protecting brand integrity through efficient planning and data-driven insights. The role requires a strong analytical mindset and refined understanding of fashion market & consumer dynamics while working closely with Buying, Operations & Regional teams.

CULTURE OF COLLABORATION

We firmly believe that when you feel supported, included, and trusted, it enables you to enjoy your work and thrive in it. You will be a part of a team of colleagues with diverse roles and backgrounds, each with their unique skills and experiences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As Commercial Planner, your main contribution will be to support the Planning team in managing the seasonal and in-season product planning process, from forecasting and stock management to performance analysis and reporting. You will play a key role in helping the business deliver the right products at the right time, ensuring sales targets are met and inventory is optimized. In this role, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration are essential to succeed. You will contribute to the team by:

• Seasonal & In-Season Planning: Support the Planning Manager in executing seasonal and carry-over planning strategies aligned with brand DNA and business goals; collaborate closely with Buying throughout the order and trading process.
• Sales Forecasting & Performance: Analyze seasonal and carry-over performance using key KPIs to drive full-price sales and contribute to end-of-season markdown strategies.
• Inventory & OTB Management: Ensure budgets align with sales trends and stock needs in close coordination with the Planning Manager; optimize stock allocation and inter-warehouse flow.
• Reporting & Analysis: Conduct regular analysis to identify product opportunities, trends, and sizing dynamics; present insightful sales and stock reports to the business.
• Post-Season Review: Support post-season evaluations and compile key learnings to improve future seasonal performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Regions, Retail, E-commerce, Supply Chain, and Operations to align on trends and ensure seamless DTC channel execut

WHO YOU ARE

You have high aspirations and focus on details that create substantial impact. You enjoy working as a team and you embrace feedback to develop yourself and others. You are curious and thrive in a dynamic environment. Cooperation, respect, and clear communication are important, along with your ambition to learn and grow. If these qualities speak to you, we would love to have you on our team.

Specific personal qualities for this role:

• You have a strong understanding of the international fashion market, allowing you to anticipate trends and tailor strategies to diverse regional needs.
• You’re highly collaborative and solution-oriented, often bringing together cross-functional teams to find practical answers to complex challenges.
• You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity, approaching problems with an agile mindset and a calm, open attitude even when priorities shift quickly.
• You know how to take qualitative insights—from sales teams, customers, or retail feedback—and translate them into concrete strategies and actionable plans.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments, staying flexible while remaining structured and organized to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
• You’re known for your precision and attention to detail, managing time and priorities effectively while delivering accurate and thorough work.

Specific experience and knowledge for this role:

• ·BA or MA degree in Business / Economics / Fashion
• ·Minimum 4 years of planning or merchandising experience within fashion retail
• ·Competence in working with RTW and accessories
• ·Advanced competence of Excel and Powerpoint
• ·Fluent in English, written and spoken English

What matters most to us is not whether you master all the listed knowledge and skills. We are dedicated to recognising the potential in each individual. We embrace diversity of people as well as ideas and viewpoints and encourage everyone's individual expression of their own identity