Merchandising Assortment Planning Manager

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ppYou will report to the bSEMEA Merchandising Director /b and will be based in bMilan /b. You will become part of a dynamic and international Merchandising organization, collaborating with colleagues across SEMEA and Global functions. As Assortment Planning Manager, you will lead the development and execution of the regional assortment strategy across channels and markets, ensuring the right balance between global direction and local relevance. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Ecommerce, Finance and Global Merchandising teams, you will shape commercial decisions that drive growth, profitability and customer engagement across the SEMEA cluster /p h3What You'll Do /h3 pYou will be responsible for defining and delivering a customer-centric assortment strategy that supports business ambitions across multiple markets and channels. You will translate global product direction into locally relevant plans, ensuring assortments reflect market needs while maximizing commercial performance. /p h3Key Responsibilities Include /h3 ul liBuilding and executing omni-channel assortment strategies across SEMEA markets /li liLeading pre-season range planning, balancing newness, continuity and depth /li liUsing customer, product and commercial insights to optimize assortment decisions /li liConducting analyses to continuously improve future planning cycles /li liMonitoring competitor assortments and pricing strategies across key markets, particularly Italy and Turkey /li /ul h3Lead Commercial Performance and In-Season Trading /h3 pYou will turn data into action, constantly monitoring performance and identifying opportunities to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity. /p h3This Includes /h3 ul liMonitoring sales,



sell-through and stock performance at category and SKU level /li liLeading in-season trading reviews and driving corrective actions where required /li liAccelerating winning products while addressing slow-moving inventory /li liPartnering with stakeholders to optimize stock allocation and availability /li liProtecting full-price sales and minimizing markdown dependency through proactive assortment management Influence Across Functions and Markets /li /ul h3You Will /h3 ul liAct as the voice of SEMEA within global product and merchandising discussions /li liPartner closely with Sales, Marketing, Ecommerce and Finance teams /li liDrive alignment around assortment priorities and commercial opportunities /li liPresent recommendations and insights to senior regional and global stakeholders with confidence and credibility /li /ul h3Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team /h3 pAs a people leader, you will inspire, coach and develop a team of Assortment Planning specialists while fostering a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement. /p h3You Will /h3 ul liSet clear expectations and high performance standards /li liBuild capability through coaching, feedback and development opportunities /li liEncourage commercial thinking, innovation and ownership /liliCreate an environment where people thrive and deliver their best work /li /ul h3What We're Looking For /h3 ul li5+ years of experience as People Manager in Merchandising, Assortment Planning,



Buying or Product Management within retail, fashion or consumer goods /li liProven track record of building and executing assortment strategies across multiple categories, channels and markets /li liExperience managing OTB, WSSI and inventory planning processes /li liDemonstrated people leadership experience, with a passion for developing talent /li liStrong commercial acumen with expertise in sell-through management, margin optimization and full-price trading /li liAdvanced analytical and Excel skills, with experience using planning, ERP and BI tools /li liExperience operating within a matrix and international environment /li liFluent English; Italian is considered an advantage Personal Attributes /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liPermanent employment contract (Quadro) under the Italian Commerce Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Commercio) /li liCompetitive salary: between 55.000 and 64.000 Euro gross per year, depending on previous experience and qualifications. /li liBenefits: €11.50 meal vouchers annual performance premio, and access to our welfare program, which includes benefits such as vouchers for marriage, birth, adoption and graduation milestones; an extra day of annual leave for your birthday; discounts on Pandora products; a wide range of partner offers and much more. /li /ul h3Why Pandora /h3 pAt Pandora, you'll have the opportunity to shape assortment decisions across a diverse and fast-growing region while working with talented teams across the globe. You'll join a company where commercial ambition, customer obsession and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. /p pIf you're passionate about product, retail and using data-driven insights to drive business performance, we'd love to hear from you. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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