Position Overview
Integrate Buying & Planning Team by driving strategies and tactics to establish the optimum commercial cross channel assortment for related brands/regions, whilst maximizing the financial plan and respecting the category/brand objectives and direction. Leading teams and shaping department vision will be key for the individual to succeed in this role.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Individual accountabilities Define brand assortment & pricing strategy Coordinate team operations and seasonal calendar/milestones Partner with business stakeholders to generate synergies and ensure strategy alignment Track business performance weekly (SI, SO, GM,…) Benchmark decisions against competition & broader market landscape Ensure cross channel alignment and build segmentation strategy Define seasonal assortment needs upfront & share with Global Merchandising teams Lead investment reviews with senior management and key seasonal milestones Prepare & present the assortment at line opening meeting Manage, develop & motivate team
2. Shared accountabilities Contribute to brand elevation both on qualitative and quantitative point of view Optimize brand inventory position Lead/initiate business development projects Challenges and inform seasonal product plans & OTB
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
3. International background (work / study)
4. Deep understanding of retail business and of shop floor dynamics
5. Product presentation experience
6. min 8+ full strategic cycles working experience in Merchandising, Buying or similar roles
7. Proven ability to lead diverse teams with multiple layers of reporting
8. Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
9. Concrete passion for Diversity & Inclusion values
10. Team work
11. Office package knowledge