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Shoes Retail Merchandiser

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Milan

AI generated summary

  • You need a Master's in Business, 3-5 years in fashion retail, MS Office proficiency, analytical skills, fluent English, and strong communication abilities.
  • You will analyze sales performance, forecast stock levels, create insights for management, define product assortments, support regional teams, and collaborate with cross-functional departments.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management Engineering or related fields
  • 3-5 years of experience in fashion or luxury companies as Retail Merchandiser, Sales Planner, Buyer or Business Analyst
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Power BI and Power Point); BO and BI experience preferred
  • Analytical mindset, with passion for quantitative and qualitative deep dive on sales performance
  • Strong relational skills and attitude in team working
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong listening and at ease with public speaking

Responsibilities

  • Analyzing business performance of related Line/Channel by sell-thru, sell-in, sell-out, best sellers, slow movers and analysis of other relevant K.P.I.s
  • Monitoring sales and elaborating sales forecasts and projections, optimizing the stock level across channels and proposing transfers, cancellations and replenishments
  • Analyzing sales and stock on a daily base and creating insights for Top Management
  • Contributing in the definitions of guidelines to the regional merchandising teams during the buying campaign, defining the product assortment, and ensuring that the output is consistent with the Merchandising strategy
  • Reviewing orders with regional merchandisers during and after the seasonal selling campaigns, constantly supporting the local teams
  • Collaborating with other corporate departments (Collection and Visual Merchandising, Planning, Finance etc.) on cross-functional activities, making sure retail needs are fulfilled

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Shoes Retail Merchandiser?

The primary responsibility is to support all activities related to sales reports and forecasts, buying guidelines, assortment revisions, briefing documents, and retail presentations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management Engineering, or related fields is required, along with 3-5 years of experience in fashion or luxury companies in roles like Retail Merchandiser, Sales Planner, Buyer, or Business Analyst.

Which skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint), analytical mindset for deep-dive analysis of sales performance, strong relational and team-working skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and fluency in English.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?

Preferred experience includes working in fashion or luxury companies in roles such as Retail Merchandiser, Sales Planner, Buyer, or Business Analyst for 3-5 years.

Is familiarity with specific software important for this job?

Yes, proficiency in MS Office applications is required, and experience with BO and BI tools is preferred.

What role does the Shoes Retail Merchandiser play in sales forecasting?

The Shoes Retail Merchandiser monitors sales, elaborates sales forecasts and projections, optimizes stock levels across channels, and proposes transfers, cancellations, and replenishments based on analysis.

Will the Shoes Retail Merchandiser collaborate with other departments?

Yes, the Retail Merchandiser will collaborate with other corporate departments like Collection and Visual Merchandising, Planning, and Finance on cross-functional activities to fulfill retail needs.

What type of analysis is performed by the Shoes Retail Merchandiser?

The analysis performed includes evaluating business performance based on sell-thru, sell-in, sell-out, identifying best sellers and slow movers, and analyzing other relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

How does the Retail Merchandiser contribute to the buying campaign?

The Retail Merchandiser contributes by defining guidelines to the regional merchandising teams, defining product assortments, and ensuring consistency with the overall merchandising strategy during the buying campaign.

What can candidates expect regarding communication skills in this role?

Candidates can expect to need strong communication skills, including excellent verbal and written abilities, strong listening skills, and comfort with public speaking, as these are crucial for effective collaboration and presentations.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1924
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Loro Piana operates in the luxury goods industry making uncompromised quality its mission and offering a complete selection of ready-to-wear, accessories and gifts made in Italy with the finest raw materials. It reaches its customers through a global retail network, on loropiana.com and in select specialty stores. Loro Piana boasts six generations of experience in the production of top-end textiles and is an industry leader, thus guaranteeing a total control of all manufacturing processes.