BOTTEGA VENETA WW Merchandise & Retail Planning Manager

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

How you will contribute:

• Drive business success in line with financial objectives, through optimal merchandising management, leading the merchandise planning team
• Forecast sales and global demand evolution in order to guarantee the appropriate level of inventory in line with corporate targets
• Highlight possible business risks and opportunities based on historical data, understanding of the market, brand strategy and plans
• Produce and maintain the Merchandising Plans: define guidelines, support and coordinate Regional Merchandising Planners from a business and system standpoint, finally validate all Regional Plans
• Define and validate the Open to Buy according to merchandising plans and overview Sales Campaign from a quantitative standpoint. Follow up OTB application throughout the season with insights and analysis
• Forecast and consolidate future demand volumes to support Production capacity planning
• Develop and distribute to Top management and main stakeholders official weekly merchandising reports

• Improve and update planning tools, reports and training to respond to business needs

• Create a strong partnership with stakeholders (Merchandising, Finance, Distribution, Regional Merchandising, Production, …), with peers and higher level

Who you are:

• Minimum of 6 years' work experience, preferably in in the merchandising/retail planning
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
• Experience in using analytical tools/system, retail or OTB planning
• Strong analytical skills and numerical sense with attention to details
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Sensitivity to the luxury industry
• Positive, embracing changes with problem solving attitude
• Strong leadership skills with good team spirit
• Excellent knowledge of the Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)
• 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.