11 ago - Milano
Pandora
You will report to the SEMEA Merchandising Director and will be based in Milan. 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 clusterWhat you'll doDrive Assortment Strategy Across SEMEAYou 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.Key responsibilities include:Building and executing omni-channel assortment strategies across SEMEA marketsLeading pre-season range planning, balancing newness, continuity and depthUsing customer, product and commercial insights to optimize assortment decisionsConducting analyses to continuously improve future planning cyclesMonitoring competitor assortments and pricing strategies across key markets, particularly Italy and TurkeyLead Commercial Performance and In-Season TradingYou will turn data into action, constantly monitoring performance and identifying opportunities to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity.This includes:Monitoring sales,
sell-through and stock performance at category and SKU levelLeading in-season trading reviews and driving corrective actions where requiredAccelerating winning products while addressing slow-moving inventoryPartnering with stakeholders to optimize stock allocation and availabilityProtecting full-price sales and minimizing markdown dependency through proactive assortment management Influence Across Functions and MarketsSuccess in this role requires strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence decision-making across a complex international organization.You will:Act as the voice of SEMEA within global product and merchandising discussionsPartner closely with Sales, Marketing, Ecommerce and Finance teamsDrive alignment around assortment priorities and commercial opportunitiesPresent recommendations and insights to senior regional and global stakeholders with confidence and credibilityLead and Develop a High-Performing TeamAs 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.You will:Set clear expectations and high performance standardsBuild capability through coaching, feedback and development opportunitiesEncourage commercial thinking, innovation and ownershipCreate an environment where people thrive and deliver their best workWhat we're looking for5+ years of experience as People Manager in Merchandising, Assortment Planning, Buying or Product Management within retail, fashion or consumer goodsProven track record of building and executing assortment strategies across multiple categories, channels and marketsExperience managing OTB, WSSI and inventory planning processesDemonstrated people leadership experience,
with a passion for developing talentStrong commercial acumen with expertise in sell-through management, margin optimization and full-price tradingAdvanced analytical and Excel skills, with experience using planning, ERP and BI toolsExperience operating within a matrix and international environmentFluent English; Italian is considered an advantage Personal AttributesWe are looking for a commercially minded leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution.You are:Passionate about product and customer experienceA strong communicator who influences with confidence and credibilityAn inspiring leader who develops people and drives accountabilityComfortable navigating ambiguity and leading through changeHighly analytical, with the ability to transform data into clear business actionsDriven, resilient and energized by a fast-paced retail environmentWhat we offer: Permanent employment contract (Quadro) under the Italian Commerce Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL Commercio)Competitive salary: between 55.000 and 64.000 Euro gross per year, depending on previous experience and qualifications.Benefits: 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.Why Pandora?At 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.If you're passionate about product, retail and using data-driven insights to drive business performance, we'd love to hear from you.
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