BOTTEGA VENETA Merchandise & Product Planning Manager

We are currently seeking a Merchandise & Product Planning Manager as part of our dynamic team in Milan.

How you will contribute:

Support Company goals and growth objectives developing merchandise plans for all categories, securing at the same time optimal sell through and weeks of coverage, leading the Merchandise & Product planning team to:

• Secure global demand is covered with the appropriate inventory level for all categories
• Exploit analytical, marketing, sales and product knowledge to detect business trends and to effectively right-size the future inventory on-hand for all full price channels
• Lead the bi-weekly Merchandise Planning meetings providing insights on business performance, evaluating opportunities and risks, and illustrating the reorder proposal
• Guarantee the reorder process is effective and precise: supervise the team to have accurate reorders, inclusive of timing, delivery and mix, through robust projections of sales, markdowns, receipts and inventory
• Partner with regional and global Retail and Merchandising teams to set Core Product/Line targets to sustain turnover objectives
• Support regional and global Retail and Merchandising teams with data and analysis, draw conclusions about opportunities/risks and follow through to execution
• Make consolidation/reallocation recommendations to Regions and Stores to optimize Inventory efficiency
• Partner with distribution team to implement consistent and profitable replenishment strategies and practices
• Oversee development, maintenance and update of tools & reports to support decision taking (reorders, reallocations, stock balancing, …)

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
• 6+ years of working experience in merchandise planning or buying in the Luxury Industry
• Passion for Luxury product, Retail and numbers
• Strong relational, problem solving and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and in PowerPoint, with passion/curiosity for tools & applications
• Experience using Merchandise Planning system preferred
• Fluent in English, Italian is a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to creating and maintaining a fair, inclusive and diverse working environment that values and utilizes the contributions of all

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.