Product Planning Manager
Core
Own category-level sales, margin, inventory, and receipt plans across the EMEA Omni-Channel business while leading Open-to-Buy (OTB) processes and developing category strategies.
Role type
Senior IC product planning manager (retail)
Builds
Annual, seasonal, and monthly financial plans; category strategies; inventory allocation and replenishment strategies; trade reviews.
Domain
Fashion retail / Luxury goods / EMEA region
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Financial planning, Open-to-Buy (OTB) process management, forecasting, category strategy development, inventory optimization, team leadership, Excel proficiency, retail performance metrics analysis
Preferred skills
Fashion/luxury/premium retail experience, experience leading planning teams
Technologies
planning systems, analytical tools, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead weekly, monthly, and seasonal trade reviews; partner with Buying teams on assortment strategies; optimize inventory across stores and digital channels; monitor business performance across Retail, E-Commerce, and Wholesale; lead a team of Planners, Assistant Planners, and Allocators.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership