KERING OPERATIONS Project Manager

Job description

About Kering A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”. In 2023, Kering had over 49,000 employees and revenue of €19,4 billion. The Kering Spira team is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our dynamic team based in Milan.

Your opportunity

You will support and report to the Inventory Revalorisation Director in the development and progressive implementation of the ad-hoc structures aiming at dealing with obsolete inventories through different cleaning channels.

How you will contribute

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Inventory data collection from Stealth and RDM, reworking through power BI and dashboard presentation

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Dashboard data feeding and continuous improvement (e.g. introduction of sell-thru info)

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Data collection of non-Merchandise and follow-up of clearance initiatives, in relation with Kering Ops & sustainability

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Organisation of specific events in Europe and other Regions

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Supervision of the online Friends & Family platform in collaboration with Kering Digital 

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Identification of recycling and upcycling partners, management of recycling pilots and progressive capacity ramp-up, in relation with Kering Sustainability

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Set-up structures in the Regions via the incorporation of Group multibrand entities

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Supervision of the physical inventory and associated movements for all clearing initiatives (F&F events, recycling)

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Contractual aspects of the collaboration between Spira and our current and future partners for all clearing initiatives (F&F events, recycling), in collaboration with Kering Legal department

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Support in the preparation of monthly presentation to update on Spira progresses to Kering Executive Team and the brands representatives

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Support in the preparation of workshops with Kering and Brands sustainability dpts to follow recycling and upcycling pilots and other initiatives

Who  you  are

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Graduated in Management Engineering, Economy or similar

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Experienced in fashion retailer or a consulting firm

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Proactive, organized, problem-solver, with analytical mindset

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Proficient in Microsoft Office

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Fluent in English and Italian, both written and spoken. French is a plus

Why work with us

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth and become part of a dynamic team in 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