Ralph Lauren Product Planning Lead
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products across apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For over 50 years, the company has developed a reputation and distinctive image through its expanding portfolio of brands, including Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, and Chaps. Ralph Lauren fosters a culture of inclusion through talent development, education, employee groups, and celebration.
About the role
The Product Planning Lead will drive global product strategy across all brands and categories within the IBP Control Tower, bridging merchandising vision with financial and operational outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Orchestrate global product planning processes and lifecycle management.
- Translate merchandising strategies into measurable planning outcomes.
- Support assortment optimization to increase SKU productivity and adoption rate.
- Partner with Supply and Demand leaders to ensure executable product plans.
- Establish product KPIs linking assortment decisions to margin and inventory health.
- Lead product planning governance forums within IBP.
- Develop analytics-driven product planning capabilities.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in merchandising, product planning, or retail strategy leadership.
- Experience at premium or global fashion/consumer brands.
- Strong commercial acumen combined with analytical rigor.
- Ability to operate at the intersection of creativity and operational execution.