Buying, Planning & Merchandise Operations Lead, Childrenswear & Lifestyle, EMEA

Ralph Lauren; Schweiz; Vor Ort; CHF 120’000 - 180’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ralph Lauren is seeking a Senior Director for its Childrenswear, Home & Lifestyle divisions in Switzerland. This role involves strategic leadership, team management, and driving commercial excellence. The successful candidate will have over 8 years of experience in merchandising and a strong grasp of retail operations. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape brand strategies while fostering a culture of inclusion and excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years experience in Merchandising, Buying, or related fields.
• Proven track record leading multi-level teams.
• International business exposure (work/study).
• Fluent English proficiency; additional languages valued.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute brand assortment and pricing strategies.
• Lead seasonal investment reviews with senior management.
• Monitor key business metrics and optimize inventory position across channels.
• Lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Retail Operations Understanding

Product Presentation Expertise

Fluent English

Microsoft Office Skills

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview
Lead and shape strategic vision for the Childrenswear, Home & Lifestyle divisions across buying, planning, and allocation functions. Drive cross-channel commercial excellence while optimizing financial performance and upholding brand integrity. This Senior Director role requires exceptional team management skills and strategic business acumen and offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Ralph Lauren's Childrenswear, Home & Lifestyle divisions while working with talented teams across global markets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
* Develop and execute brand assortment and pricing strategies
* Lead seasonal investment reviews with senior management
* Drive cross-channel alignment and segmentation strategies
* Partner with global stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment
* Benchmark performance against market trends and competition Business Operations
* Monitor key business metrics (Sales In/Out, Gross Margin)
* Oversee seasonal calendar and milestone execution
* Lead line opening presentations and assortment planning
* Optimize inventory position across channels
* Define and communicate seasonal assortment needs to Global Merchandising Team Management
* Lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams
* Foster a culture of innovation and excellence
* Drive business development initiatives
* Manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) and product planning

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

* 8+ years experience in Merchandising, Buying, or related fields
* Proven track record leading multi-level teams
* International business exposure (work/study)
* Strong retail operations and shop floor dynamics understanding
* Product presentation expertise
* Fluent English proficiency (additional languages valued)
* Advanced Microsoft Office skills Desired Attributes
* Commitment to diversity and inclusion
* Strong collaborative mindset
* Clear communication skills
* Strategic thinking ability
* Results-driven approach