Global Senior Market Merchandiser

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HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

To support the Head of Market Merchandising in the definition of the seasonal and continuity assortment across all markets for Leathergoods, Hard Products and Footwear to ensure product offer is in line with brand image and offer is competitive and commercial in all markets. Proactively identify in season opportunities to achieve budgeted sales and ensure that company targets on margin and inventory are also met.

• Support Head of Market Merchandising in the seasonal buying campaigns and continuity for Leathergoods, Hard Products and Footwear to ensure buy is in line with sales plan and target ST%
• Coordinate all the Pre and post Buy activities on the Anaplan Retail Buy tool with input from regional merchandisers to ensure that all the necessary KPI are populated
• Ownership of seasonal and continuity range plans: liaise with product merchandisers to ensure documentations are kept up to date and both RT and WS buys are correctly recorded and shared with production team
• Definition of Set up qty by region and store for planned seasonal launches adjusting qty by market based on production latest updates
• Work closely with Demand Planning team to define the continuity assortment to ensure we will never run out of continuity best seller
• Coordinate the Seasonal launches with Logistic team and define prioritization plan in case of any production issue or delay
• Regularly review in season floor set performances to highlight trends and propose stock consolidation to drive products sell thru and maximise the inventory availability by market
• Develop and maintain a dynamic communication flow with Logistic and Production teams to ensure full alignment is maintained at all time following Fabric precommitment sessions, buy campaigns and when novelties launches are due and continuity delivery
• Producing weekly/monthly reporting packs and any required ad hoc analysis in view of monthly meeting schedules: QBR, inventory meeting and Business Strategy Review
• Support any ad hoc project related to merchandising activities

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Numerate, accurate with sound analytical skills
• Ability to present information and ideas clearly
• Ability to work in a team environment and cross functionally (Essential)
• Self-motivated (Essential)
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Strong commercial skills
• Knowledge of luxury market
• Multi-region / market exposure and experience

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.
- We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity
- We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity
- We care for the world we live in

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:

We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals:

• Initial screening call with Richemont Talent Team
• Interview with the Hiring Manager & Head of Function
• Interview with the HR Manager