Neil Homer

Director | Global Merchandise Planning | Allocation | Buying | Inventory | Strategy | E-commerce ex Ralph Lauren | PVH | Asics | La Perla

United Kingdom

About

A commercially driven merchandising and retail leader with experience across Luxury, Fashion and Sports. Proven expertise in developing end-to-end merchandising strategies that drive sales, optimise stock, improve margin and elevate brand positioning across omnichannel businesses. Proven success delivering global performance and leading high-performing teams, navigating complex business structures and delivering consistent sustainable growth. Passionate about people and performance, bringing strategic vision, hands-on leadership and commercial vision to every stage of the merchandising lifecycle. Experienced across global markets (EMEA, US, APAC, China)

Experience

  • Head of Global Merchandise Planning at Burberry
    Sep 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Availability Lead (FTC) at Ralph Lauren
    Sep 2024 - Sep 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Directed the EMEA strategy for digital Inventory Availability for Ralph Lauren digital commerce (RLE) • Ecom lead for end to end rollout and adoption of an AI driven Allocation & Replenishment platform • Drove cross functional initiatives to redesign structural and tactical processes to support inventory opportunities • Defined and implemented KPI frameworks to monitor, diagnose, and elevate digital product supply performance • Core contributor of the Global Availability project, defining reporting frameworks and availability best practice.

  • Global Buying and Planning Director at La Perla
    Jun 2022 - May 2024 · 2 yrs

    • Global responsibility across all channels and regions (OTB, Sales, GM%, Inventory, Buy, Budget) • Lead seasonal Buying, Product selection and Planning process (EMEA, US, APAC, CN, ECOM • Redefined End to End Buying & Planning strategy, transitioned to a centralized, brand-led model

  • Head of Merchandise Planning at PVH Corp.
    Jul 2018 - May 2022 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    • Led Merchandising teams for both Tommy Hilfiger & Calvin Klein • Full Price, Outlets, Digital, Concession, Consignment & Franchise across MEA + NL • 100+ locations • Strategically built and led team of 14 across Merchandising function

  • ASICS EMEA (2 yrs 7 mos)
    • Head Of Buying & Merchandising DTC
      Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

      Lead B&M teams for Ecom & Retail stores across all brands for entire EMEA region - circa 30 locations

    • Head of Merchandise Planning & Allocation
      Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos