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Merchandise Planner - Temporary contract - 12 months, Plan-les-Ouates
Client:
Ralph Lauren
Location:
Plan-les-Ouates
Job Category:
Retail
Job Reference:
b36ac654a61d
Job Views:
4
Posted:
25.04.2025
Expiry Date:
09.06.2025
Job Description:
Position Overview
12-month temporary contract
As a Merchandise Planner within the EMEA X-Brand Team at Ralph Lauren, you will play a crucial role as a PRO OTB “control tower” X-Brand through:
1. Assuring accuracy and consistency across EMEA for OTB Planning
2. Driving the business towards the RL strategy by optimizing the LRP and the OTB forecast with its main KPIs
3. Supporting our different stakeholders in flagging any risks or opportunities upfront
Responsibilities:
* Collaborate and streamline the coordination X-Departments (FP&A, Business Planning, Buying, Assortment Planning) to help set up clear targets and facilitate the read of X-Brand KPIs on PRO
* Initiate/participate in business development projects as well as process improvements X-Brand
* Track and monitor X-Brand OTB evolution through Investment review
* Track and monitor margin evolution through EMEA Margin overview
* Drive regular discussions with Buying and Assortment Planning counterparts to assess risks and opportunities, align, and understand the seasonal strategy and its impact on sales and margin
* Help consolidate X-Channel picture and assure alignment X-Brand within PRO Channel
* Build clear presentations which include financial information and business strategies while delivering a clear message
* Prepare ad-hoc analysis
Experience, Skills, and Knowledge
* Master’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration with Finance specialty
* 5 years work experience in Planning, Buying or Finance, preferably in an international environment
* Strong computer skills including Excel and PowerPoint
* Fluent in English; another language is a plus
* Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive and dynamic with creative thinking, solution-oriented
* Highly analytical way of thinking, strong numerical/retail math skills
* Adaptive communication with strong listening and communication skills
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