Merchandise Planning Manager (Temp), Sandro, SMCP Group
About The Position
SMCP is a global leader in the luxury fashion market, known for its Parisian Chic ready-to-wear and accessories. The company operates internationally and is committed to sustainable growth. SMCP's portfolio includes Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac, with a presence in 46 countries through boutiques, concessions, and outlets, as well as eCommerce websites in the U.S. and Canada. The company emphasizes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with pillars in Product, People, and Planet, alongside Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). SMCP values its 6500 employees worldwide and has experienced strong financial recovery, positioning itself as an attractive employer in the luxury fashion space.
Requirements
- 4-6 years of experience in a related field
- Bachelor's degree
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Advanced Excel skills are required
- Ability to understand current market trends and buying psychology
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
- Able to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner; prioritize and meet deadlines, concurrently
- Entrepreneurial mindset while working collaboratively
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, resourceful, and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in French is a plus
Responsibilities
- Create and manage seasonal OTB plans aligned with financial targets.
- Lead weekly and monthly reforecasting using WOS and scenario analysis.
- Define SKU targets, tiering, leftover targets, and inventory exit strategies.
- Partner with Finance on liquidation targets and forecasting.
- Analyze sales performance considering commercial calendar, Full Price Share, and competitive dynamics.
- Manage in-season reorder opportunities to maximize productive selling and unit velocity.
- Identify risks and opportunities; propose mitigation and upside actions.
- Validate promotional strategies against inventory and financial goals.
- Own Outlet OTB planning and liquidation forecasting.
- Manage Off-Price partner relationships, negotiations, and inventory offers.
- Oversee sample sales and digital flash sales strategy (execution supported by Allocator).
- Own warehouse inbound and outbound forecasting.
- Manage SKU-level inventory forecasts and global transfer approvals.
- Own planning tools and reporting integrity.
- Drive transition from Excel-based reporting to Tableau / Anaplan.
- Continuously improve planning processes and efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
