Smart In Planning

SMART IN PLANNING is a specialist Merchandise Planning company, founded and operated by Susan Martin. Applying over 20 years of experience with leading, global retailers we offer specialised, customised and practical solutions. the art and the science of Planning. Our Clients enjoy significant benefits across People, Process and Systems, through the leveraging power of our team of highly experienced Merchandise Planning professionals. We bring capacity to work ON the business, coupled with a niche skill set, honed in Senior Merchandise Planning roles across the Retail industry.#MerchandisePlanning #Planning #PlanningSolutions #SMARTINPLANNING #AdvisoryBoard #outsource As specialists and practitioners, we work with you to help define what you need, tailor solutions to your specific circumstances, and are hands on delivering outcomes. Our Clients range from small to medium, independently owned businesses, through to large international Groups, both private and public. Our practical and relevant experience spans a diverse range of product areas. Apparel, Footwear, Accessories & Intimates | Discount to Designer | Online, Retail, Wholesale | Fashion, Replenishment, Vertical, Branded | Boutique to Big Box | General Merchandise, Specialty, Furniture & Homewares. Broad exposure across varied business models makes us highly adaptable and able to make an immediate impact. We offer Planning as a (bespoke) Service Here are ways we make a difference for our Clients: SMART START $ Introduce Merchandise Planning TRANSFORM $ Improve the Merchandise Planning function $ System selection and implementation support MASTER $ Train, mentor and coach OUTSMART $ Full or partial outsource of Merchandise Planning function $ Short term vacancy bridge with skilled Planning professionals $ Boost capacity in for projects or in peak periods SMART ART $ Executive insights $ Board Advisory $ Merchandise Planning KPI’s (Sales, Margin, Stock) Proud to have won NORA Network Solution Excellence Awards BEST RETAIL INSIGHTS BEST BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING BEST CONSULTANCY