STAGE - ASSISTANT WW MERCHANDISE PLANNING SHOES - PARIS

ROLE

The Assistant WW Merchandise Planning SHOES will be in charge of supporting all the activities of WW Merchandise planning SHOES department, based in Paris.

MISSIONS

COLLECTION PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

• Monitoring performance on global SHOES business by collection
• Providing weekly / monthly report related to key KPIs in merchandising department
• Update key products ID / mapping
• Support business analysis based on market trend

SUPPORT SHOES MERCHANDISING SALES FORECAST

• Prepare for the monthly forecast view by SKU by Region according to the stores opening plan and product seasonality
• Liaising with Collection and Retail assortments in the forecast tool
• Monitoring seasonality on key business drivers
• Monitoring forecast accuracy vs actual sales by regions
• Define the monthly needs according to the forecast
• Participate monthly forecast meeting with regions and support preparation

CENTRAL REORDERS AND FOLLOW UPS

• Follow up global reorder and monitor performance closely for both seasonal /non-seasonal
• Support seasonal/non-seasonal reorders opportunities ties with sales forecast , stock and production planning
• Monitoring reorders delivery schedule for the optimal drop based on regional events and business opportunity  

COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS

• Fluid communication with collection, retail, digital merchandising
• Instant communication and follow up with regional buying teams
• Instant exchanges on delivery with production, and replenishment, stock optimization with supply chain department

PROFILE

• Formation superior, Ecole de Commerce or experience in similar functions
• Analytical mind and interest in figures linked to products and markets
• Excellent skills of Excel and good knowledge of the rest Office pack
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic and demanding environment
• Flexibility for adapting priorities
• Fluent English

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