BOTTEGA VENETA EMEA Junior Retail Distribution Planner

Job description

INSPIRING INDIVIDUALITY WITH INNOVATIVE CRAFT SINCE 1966, CREATIVITY LIES AT THE HEART OF BOTTEGA VENETA. BORN IN VICENZA, THE HOUSE IS ROOTED IN ITALIAN CULTURE YET MAINTAINS A GLOBAL OUTLOOK. AN INCLUSIVE BRAND WITH EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS, BOTTEGA VENETA IS AS MUCH OF A FEELING AS IT IS AN AESTHETIC.

We are currently seeking a EMEA Junior Retail Distribution Planner as part of our dynamic team in Milan.

How you will contribute

·  Execute weekly Standard Merchandising Reports to analyze business performance across departments, countries, and stores, while monitoring stock levels and coverage.
·  Develop sales forecasts to accurately estimate stock needs and manage future stock adjustments, with a focus on permanent (Never Out of Stock) collections.
·  Take full responsibility for weekly store-level allocations of the entire permanent catalogue, collaborating closely with the EMEA and ME Merchandising team and WW Distribution Planning team.
·  Partner with Retail and Store Managers to gather qualitative market insights, adjusting allocations in response to local needs, sales trends, and forecasts.
·  Collaborate with the Merchandising team on stock consolidation, coordinating rebalance and store-to-store activities across departments to optimize stock efficiency.
·  Support the EMEA Merchandising team in the Seasonal Bulk Allocation process across all departments, ensuring optimal sell-through to meet targets.
·  Provide support during the Buying Campaign, contributing to reorder analysis and sales forecasting.
·  Conduct dedicated analyses to regularly define the end-of-season list of slow movers.
·  Manage and coordinate the transfer-out process of selected styles from DOS to Outlets, ensuring alignment with the commercial strategy.
·  Monitor and coordinate the transfer of selected styles from stores to the central warehouse, in line with global and regional stock mapping strategies.

Who you are

·  Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
·  1-3 years of experience in roles such as Analyst, Merchandise Allocator, Planner, or similar positions within leading retail companies.
·  Strong enthusiasm for numbers and a keen interest in the fashion industry.
·  Exceptional analytical skills.
·  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
·  Familiarity with SHARE is advantageous.
·  Excellent problem-solving abilities.
·  Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and multiple stakeholders.
·  Great organizational skills and ability to work with deadlines.
·  Fluent in English.

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  Italy