BOTTEGA VENETA Senior Planning Manager

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Planning Manager who will report to the Senior Vice-President of Merchandising & Wholesale, as part of our dynamic team in New York. The Senior Planning Manager will be responsible for driving an optimal merchandising & inventory control management across various channels (Direct Operating Stores, Outlets and Wholesale) aligned with the brand sales strategy and with financial objectives.

How you will contribute

• Strategic Insights
• Partner with the SVP of Merchandising & Wholesale to shape Americas merchandising and wholesale strategies by analyzing product performance and key trends (sales, margin, sell-through, and inventory levels) to maximize profitability and achieve the brand’s sales objectives.
• Ensure regional demand is supported by appropriate inventory levels and provide actionable insights that enable effective business decisions.
• Identify and communicate potential business risks and opportunities based on historical data, market dynamics, product performance, and the brand’s strategy and business plans.
• Analytics & Reporting
• Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting tools that deliver relevant analytics and actionable insights, providing stakeholders and store teams with a clear understanding of business performance.
• Led replenishment reporting and monthly forecasting to ensure each account maintains appropriate inventory levels.
• Define, validate, and monitor Open-to-Buy budgets throughout the season in accordance with company guidelines.
• Optimize Never-Out-Of-Stock inventory depth.
• Cross-functional partnerships
• Partner with Regional Merchandising Managers and Account Executives throughout the season to execute regional plans and optimize inventory across all channels (DOS, outlets, and wholesale accounts).
• Collaborate with Finance and Inventory Control teams to align sales forecasts, inventory investments, and Open-to-Buy budgets with financial targets and inventory objectives.
• Develop strong partnership with HQ partners to maximize product opportunity.
• Consolidate business information from local and global departments to guide and challenge strategic decisions throughout the product lifecycle, from collection planning and Open-to-Buy to pre-season, in-season, and markdown management.
• Manage and develop one Merchandise Planner, providing clear direction, ongoing coaching, and support to ensure strong individual and business performance.

Who you are

• Minimum of 8 years' work experience in merchandising/buying, financial inventory control, demand planning in luxury retail
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field or a combination of education and equivalent work experience
• Experience in using analytical tools/system
• Strong analytical skills and numerical sense with excellent excel application skills and attention to details
• Strong communication, leadership and management skills with ability to collaborate with many stakeholders from different departments and regions
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, collaborative, embracing changes with problem solving attitude
• Experience in store is a plus

New York Salary Range

Annual base salary range of $125,000 - $135,000 (plus discretionary bonus)

Why work with us?

• This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow.
• Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility.
• Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
• Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.