Product Planning Manager (FTC)
Core
Own category-level sales, margin, inventory, and receipt plans across the EMEA Omni-Channel business while leading a team of planners and allocators.
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, premium retail, EMEA region
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Category-level sales and margin planning, Open-to-Buy (OTB) process leadership, forecasting accuracy, assortment strategy development, inventory optimization, team leadership and coaching, financial acumen, Excel proficiency, planning systems expertise
Preferred skills
Experience in fashion, luxury, or premium retail, experience leading high-performing planning teams
Responsibilities
Lead weekly, monthly, and seasonal trade reviews; partner with Buying teams on assortment strategies; define inventory allocation and replenishment strategies; monitor business performance across Retail, E-Commerce, and Wholesale channels; lead promotional and markdown strategies; coach and develop a team of Planners, Assistant Planners, and Allocators
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership