SAINT LAURENT CDI EMEA Sales & Business Planner H/F

ROLE

Within the EMEA Merchandising team, you will report to the Distribution & Sales Planning Senior Manager.

You will play a key role in driving sales forecasting, pricing strategy, and performance analysis across the EMEA region. You will contribute directly to forecast accuracy, pricing consistency, and the quality of EMEA business reporting, while interacting regularly with EMEA Merchandising, Distribution, and HQ Planning teams.

This role offers strong exposure to regional planning, pricing strategy, and senior stakeholders, with a steep learning curve in a fast‑paced luxury environment. The ideal candidate will act as a facilitator for the broader team, helping improve efficiency and supporting informed day‑to‑day decision‑making.

MISSIONS

Business Planning  (Anaplan)

• Support the preparation of quarterly sales forecasts across categories for the EMEA region
• Develop sales projections by quarter and by category at store level
• Define and manage seasonal Open-To-Buy (OTB)
• Monitor monthly performance versus forecast, analyze key variances and implement necessary adjustments

Sales Forecast Management (Anaplan)

• Build and review sales forecasts at SKU level for all references within the carry-over scope
• Monitor weekly performance and implement necessary adjustments
• Lead monthly forecast reviews with key stakeholders (EMEA Merchandisers, Distribution teams, HQ Planning teams)
• Recommend corrective actions and assortment adjustments in collaboration with Merchandising teams

Pricing  (Anaplan)

• Monitor price spreads across local currencies (CHF, GBP, AED, etc.)
• Ensure price consistency for new collections across all currencies
• Proactively communicate price changes and business impacts to internal stakeholders
• Coordinate price updates with external partners, including e-tailers

Reporting & Analytics (Power BI)

• Track and analyze weekly regional performance by category, country, and store
• Develop and maintain dashboards and decision-support tools for EMEA Merchandising (Sell-Through, ARP, category mix, UPT, etc.)
• Contribute to the standardization of business reporting and communication
• Contribute to Monthly Business Reviews preparation
• Build and maintain databases to ensure reporting accuracy and cross-functional alignment

PROFILE

• 1–3 years ‘experience in an analytical, business, or planning role preferably within retail, fashion, or a data‑driven environment
• Strong interest in data, numbers, and business performance
• Strong proficiency in Excel; Power BI experience required
• Experience with Anaplan or similar planning tools is a strong plus
• Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment, comfortable working with tight deadlines and evolving priorities
• Curious, proactive, and solution-oriented, collaborative team player
• Fluent in English, French is a plus