Retail Demand Planning Analyst
Pubblicato il 18-10-2026 - Msc Cruises in Genova
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Your Purpose
The Retail Demand Planning Analyst analyzes sales data, estimating sales needs for the categories assigned, while ensuring purchase orders generation (RDA) for the assigned merchandise categories.
Your Impact
- Define sales forecasting per item, vessel and area for the assigned categories
- Estimate sales according to pax forecast, historical data by item, potential product change and items cancellation
- Working closing with Category Managers to manage stock levels and forecasting
- Creating, sharing and constantly update demand forecasts for the assigned category to achieve sales targets in the optical of an OTB approach
- Effective Stock management according to OTB trend and targets
- Review Range monthly by Area and by ship to ensure a one in one out policy with consistent and rigorous analysis of SKU level performance
- Monitor the sell through and SKU level performance and share analysis results during periodical meetings with the Category Managers & Distributors
- Monitor markdown, seasonal and promotional strategy implemented by the Category Managers to provide feedback and ensure on board inventory is efficient
- Ensure purchase order generations and work with the replenishment team to ensure timely order placement
- Attending quarterly reviews with key vendors to ensure collaborative planning and to capitalize on sales trends information
- Keep up to date and generate data in the RGC Retail Global Calendar
- Provide the Planning Manager and the Coordinator with all necessary reports and analysis on RDA & forecasting activities and notify all relevant anomalies
- Proactively work with the departments involved to identify products changes, items cancellations and any variables that could affect sales forecasting and purchase orders generation
Your Journey so far
- Previous working experience in Analyst role, ideally within the Retail sector
- Degree