RETAIL PLANNING MANAGER

Job Details Years of Experience: Minimum 6 years Contract Type: Unlimited contract Job Schedule: Full time Posting Date: 11/19/2024, 03:09 PM About the Team Hermès was born in Paris in 1837 as a laboratory of harnesses and saddles for horses. Since then, six generations of artisans have explored new crafts, animated by a creative impulse, combined with beautiful and processed with care material. Today, Hermès is an international group committed to innovation in a subtle harmony between past, present, and future. It is a company founded on high standard values of dedication to excellence and authenticity of its objects. An independent family house that pursues its French artisan tradition: Hermès creates, sells, and manufactures beautiful, useful, and durable objects. The company brings together more than 20,000 employees in 50 countries; the Italian branch is located in Milan and provides local support and management to the 10 stores present in the country. Details of the Job General Role The Retail Planning Manager is in charge of optimizing sales performance and guaranteeing the right level of stock. He/She will master the key indicators needed to manage and anticipate the business. The person will be responsible for defining budgets per product category and identifying opportunities and risks for the business of the Italy & Greece subsidiary. He/She will be the privileged partner of the Retail Merchandisers in steering performance by Métier and by Store. The Retail Planning Manager will play a key role in the creation of your position and the gradual implementation of management tools. The Retail Merchandising & Planning Department consists of: 3 Retail Merchandisers organized by Product category 1 Retail Planner (position to be filled) He/She will report to the Retail Merchandising Director and work closely with the Retail Merchandisers, liaising with the subsidiary's Retail and Finance entities, as well as with the central European teams. Main Responsibilities Business Monitoring & Reporting: Set up business reporting, analyzing weekly and monthly performance to identify opportunities and alerts for achieving the subsidiary's objectives. Set up reporting by store and explain the results. Brainstorm with Retail Merchandisers on trends by store and product category; Carry out ad hoc studies to explain performance and help steer the subsidiary; Report on omnichannel Click In store sales. Ensure the Right Stock at the Right Time: Set up a delivery tracking tool to ensure that stock is received at the right time and identify blocking points; Report & anticipate needs to Customer Service; Identify stock consolidation opportunities between stores to optimize sales; Liaise with the operations team to ensure correct delivery of stock. Sales Planning: Define sales budgets and set up a rolling stock equation to anticipate landings and manage business effectively. Define the budget and re-estimates by product category and by store, working closely with Retail and Finance; Identify growth potential of the stores in collaboration with the Retail department; Identify business development opportunities with Retail Merchandisers; Monthly budgeting by product category and by store; Determine Leather's commitment requirements to achieve sales budget targets and report back to Europe. Support Retail Merchandisers: Assist in sizing buyings and supplies of permanent stock products. Carry out pre-OTB framing by product category to identify right levels of buyings, restocking, and permanent stock requirements in collaboration with Retail Merchandisers. Profile Bachelor’s and Master’s degree preferably with economic/analytic and management focus; Analytical skills and a particular appetite for defining strategies; Understanding of business issues and keen interest in figures; Excellent leadership attitude and ability to collaborate and influence others; Fluency in Italian and English. French will be considered a strong advantage; Strong previous experience (8 years) in similar positions, preferably in a retail/sales planning/management control context with complex assortments. Hermès engages positive and passionate people who own the following requirements: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer service orientation; Team player mentality to build meaningful relationships and ability to work autonomously; Availability, flexibility, and dynamism to function in a high-pace environment; Determined to be part of a people-centric retail project, requiring human values, passion, and a strong aesthetic sense. In Hermès, diversity of experience and perspectives create a better work environment. We value, ensure, and believe in gender equality, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. Join the human adventure of Hermès! #J-18808-Ljbffr