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 :
- Assuring accuracy and consistency across EMEA for OTB Planning
- Driving the business towards the RL strategy by optimizing the LRP and the OTB forecast with its main KPIs
- Supporting our different stakeholders in flagging any risks or opportunities upfront
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Collaborate and streamline the coordination X-Departments (FP&A, Business Planning, Buying, Assortment Planning) to help setting up clear targets and to facilitate the read of X-Brand KPIs on PROInitiate / participate to business development projects as well as process improvements X-BrandTrack and monitor X-Brand OTB evolution through Investment reviewTrack and monitor margin evolution through EMEA Margin overviewDrive regular discussions with Buying and Assortment Planning counterparts to assess risks and opportunities but also to align and to understand the seasonal strategy and its impact on sales and marginHelp consolidating X-Channel picture and assure alignment X-Brand within PRO ChannelBuild clear presentations which include financial information and business strategies while delivering a clear messagePrepare ad-hoc analysisExperience, Skills, and Knowledge
Master’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration with Finance specialty5 years work experience in Planning, Buying or Finance, preferably in an international environmentStrong computer skills including Excel and PowerPointFluent in English, another language is a plusEntrepreneurial mindset : proactive and dynamic with a creative thinking, solution orientedHighly analytical way of thinking, strong numerical / retail math skillsAdaptive communication with strong listening and communication skills