Planning & Allocation Manager

Overview Company Overview Moncler Group is a leading retail company dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our clients. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and client satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a trusted brand in the retail industry. Position Overview Drive the sales planning process to guarantee the right level of products, at the right time, and in the right point of sales. Regularly revise the sales forecast to ensure that product availability is aligned with company targets and merchandise is optimal to drive sell-through and maximize sales. Maintain a strong relationship with Retail merchandising team to guarantee the right assortment in store according to the company guidelines Your Impact Responsibilities Responsible for planning, forecasting, replenishment and managing inventory level based on KPI’s and sell-through targets. Maximize potential sales growth while minimizing inventory risks both at pre-season stage (sales plan and OTB) and in-season (demand plan and weekly allocation) Collaborate with central Planning team and regional Retail teams in pre-season planning. Review sales plan at store level, define the right seasonal sales mix (FW vs SS, Permanent) and support merchandising team in OTB generation by translating sales targets into assortment plan. Collaborate with Finance dptm to grant the reconciliation between financial plan and seasonal plan. Generate monthly demand forecast to drive allocation activities: depth analysis of last sales trends vs monthly forecast to define the expected right level of stock. Advanced inventory management for DOS stores and evaluating stock rebalance opportunities between channels in an omnichannel perspective. Proactive identification and influence on inventory levels, strong and continuous exchange with related stakeholders (HQ Allocators, Retail Merchandising, Retail operation) Region responsibility for planning and allocation projects development and enhancement of ongoing processes. Optimize way of working by contributing in setting up / sharpening new processes, tools and reports Conduct historical performance analysis to better understand business trends and translate them into actionable insights. Improve reporting process with advanced analytics and new data visualization formats. Qualifications Role Competencies Commercial awareness and strong analytical skills; Retail mind set; Ability to plan and prioritize and work well under pressure; Knowledge of Retail logistic and distribution process; Demonstrated ability to evaluate business trends and draw actionable conclusions to maximize business opportunities Demonstrated ability to influence and effectively negotiate with cross functional business partners Possess a working knowledge of financial measurements and how to impact them Advanced level of excel usage with aptitude to learn technical SW and operative tools; Team building ability and relationship skills;