Assortment Planning Manager - Team Merchandising Pavullo nel Frignano

Assortment Planning Manager - Team Merchandising
Pavullo nel Frignano
Emilia Romagna, Pavullo nel Frignano

Country/Region: ITApplication Deadline: 31/11/2024If you have ever dreamed of being part of the world's first jewelry company, this is your chance!

Pandora is a multinational reality present in more than 80 countries and continues to strengthen its leadership position thanks to an expansion plan that provides for new openings every year, involving more than 1, 600 Pandorians in Italy and over 32, 000 worldwide. Mission of the role: As Assortment Planning Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the commercial success of Pandora within the SEMEA cluster (Italy, Turkey, Greece, UAE, South Africa).

This position is not just about managing numbers; it's about driving strategic initiatives that align with our global vision while tailoring them to meet local market demands. Key Responsibilities:Assortment Strategy: Lead the SEMEA assortment strategy across all seasonal stages, from line planning to buying and sales analysis.

Translate global strategies into actionable trading strategies tailored for the cluster. Seasonal Planning: Utilize historical performance, in-season sales, and global strategies to create seasonal plans.

Collaborate cross-functionally to finalize assortment plans and monitor financial impacts. Reporting Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses of market performance and develop strategies to improve KPIs.

Serve as the main point of contact for reporting final cluster buys and coordinate revisions based on in-season insights. Product Margin Management: Align with global teams to set pricing strategies and ensure delivery of margin targets for collections.

Aggregate and analyze online plans to meet financial goals. Professional Experience:Minimum 8 years in Merchandising, Consumer Insights, or Demand Planning. Proven track record as a technical merchandise planner with international retail experience. 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams. Experience in retail, fashion, lifestyle, or FMCG industries. Skills:High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ability to learn technical applications quickly (e. g. , MS Access, Hyperion, APTOS). Strong analytical skills with experience managing large data sets. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Education:Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or Fashion Merchandising. Languages: Fluent in English. Personal Characteristics:Commercially driven with strong business acumen. Critical thinker with a data-driven approach. Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities in fast-paced environments. Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and mentoring teams. Additional Benefits:Smart working: 2 days a week. Smart Friday: our week-end starts early on Friday afternoon!Variable incentive (MBO) based on group and individual performances.

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