Merchandising Planning

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview Why This Mission: With the strategic intent of SEAA on LEAP FORWARD, the focus for SEAA Regional Fashion is to partner with markets to build the right growth model, to grow qualitatively, building the long-term value of the brand for clients of today and tomorrow while to assert Fashion Luxury leadership. Creation, expressed through collections all year long, is at the heart of our differentiation. The key mission of this role is to elevate the qualitative category merchandising streams and to provide continuous business empowerment to assert Fashion singularity, support Creation and amplify the collection message while bringing relevance to the diversity of our clients in SEAA. Impact You Can Create In The Role: The role drives end-to-end merchandising activities to support the region: from OTB planning and preparing collection launches (including pricing and replenishment) through FP/MD sales periods and end-of-life cycle processing. You will ensure consistent execution across the region in line with Fashion strategies and governance, cover a wider range of merchandising operational activities, and act as a subject expert to ensure the region's strategies are understood and executed. Key Responsibilities Act as owner of the product life cycle planning and execution. Synthesize Fashion business cases related to product merchandising and lifecycle matters; provide analytics to evaluate sales trends, inventory planning and category performance. OTB Planning: be a subject expert of OTB planning; lead market counterparts on the OTB planning exercise and collaborate with regional and global counterparts; provide merchandising planning insights during buying sessions. Fashion Analytics: identify and analyze business needs, investigate the effectiveness of merchandising operations, propose solutions in accordance with the region's strategy; own Fashion analytics platforms and digital merchandising tools (e.g., PEPS, e-catalog) and envision enhancements. Key merchandising cycle processes at regional level: master calendars (pricing, launch, MD), develop end-of-cycle management strategies including Market Staff Sales; master the Fashion Replenishment System and merchandising tools and support markets to use the system effectively. Stock Efficiency: act in the best interest of SEAA to ensure optimal inventory levels; capture opportunities and mitigate risk through proactive inventory planning and optimization; facilitate measurement of inventory movement. Qualifications Relevant academic background in fashion, merchandising, or business disciplines. Over 5 years of experience in fashion merchandising, including 3 years in a managerial capacity, with leadership in product strategy and execution. Proven track record in OTB planning, driving commercial success through inventory and financial management, and coordinating product lifecycle operations from launch to end-of-life. Ability to independently manage business cases, assess risks, and propose actionable solutions. Strong influencing skills with a bias for action—making things happen across teams and functions. A curious mindset with a passion for learning and a drive to challenge the status quo constructively. A collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and fosters collective growth. Agility and adaptability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving business environments. Comfortable working in multi-cultural settings, bringing empathy and inclusivity to cross-border collaboration. Detail-oriented and capable of handling operational intricacies with precision. At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to Chanel. Seniorities Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Retail and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CHANEL by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Operations Manager" roles. Merchandising Planning Executive (1 year contract)Senior Executive, Merchandising (DORS at Design Orchard)Regional Merchandising Intern (High-End)We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr