We are always looking for new passion-fuelled colleagues to move ECCO forward.
To strengthen our Team for our Southern European Sales Region, we are looking for an eager and enthusiastic Merchandise Planner in a fashion growing reality in Milan.
The Merchandise Planner provides support for the planning and forecasting processes for the brand business to ensure company financial objectives are achieved. This position will provide strategic and analytical support to merchandising through all phases of the product life cycle (pre-season and in-season) and will collaborate with cross-functional business stakeholders to ensure sales, gross margin, and key investment goals are achieved.
General ResponsibilitiesPartner with product merchandisers and participate in collection briefing.Analyse product and collection performance and give input on collection evolution and/or in-season actions to drive better sales.Coordinate with the Product Merchandiser the EOS Process.Work closely with the subregional allocator to guarantee the correct coverage and maximize Sales and ST% in our Retail Channel.Key ResponsibilitiesCollection Performance and Stock Control – 80%Work directly with South European stakeholders for weekly checking and reporting.Provide sell-in and sell-out data on ongoing and past seasons.Cooperate with the South Merchandiser in the Forecasting and Buying activities for both Channel Wholesale and Retail.Provide market reports.Feedback to the product team on SKU performance.Feedback on size splits in the markets.Give input on current store grading to optimize cross docks to stores (main orders).Periodical meeting with the south merchandiser to align on activities.Periodical meeting with the Commercial team to provide analysis and reports.Allocation – 20%Coordinate efficient movement of stock between stores to constantly optimize sell-through.Coordinate returns by the end of season to the South warehouse and stock movements to the outlet.Analyse sold products and stock levels in all stores.RequirementsBachelor degree in Marketing or Media Management or equivalent.Proficiency in Office Suite (Excel and Power Point mandatory).Strong analytical/data interpretation skills.Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).Sound understanding of marketing principles & concepts.Ability to implement the latest technologies & innovations within marketing.Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Creativity.Service orientation.Budget sensitivity.Accountability.Reliability.Initiative, energy, proactivity, "agility" and teamworking.Independent, confident and with a positive energy.Team player.EducationDegree or equivalent working experience.Experience from the fashion industry is preferred, but not mandatory.ExperienceMinimum of 1 year of working experience within a Merchandising role (preferably in an international retail organization).Experience with SAP.Experience with Microsoft Excel.Mobility/TravelOccasional traveling.LanguagesEnglish (mandatory): fluent written and spoken.Italian (mandatory): fluent written and spoken (near native).French (preferred): advanced written and spoken.Spanish (preferred): basic written and spoken.At ECCO, you become part of a meaningful, developing and multicultural workplace. You join a global family of more than 23,000 people who are proud to create the footprints of tomorrow. Join us and we guarantee lifelong learning - the speed of progress is up to you. So, if you're curious, passionate and ready to make an impact, you'll fit right in.
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