Allocator Analyst

ECCO; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading fashion retailer is seeking an Allocator Analyst in Milan to support planning and forecasting processes. The role requires minimum 3 years of merchandising experience and proficiency in SAP and Excel. Join their team to help achieve financial objectives and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Merchandising role, preferably in an international retail organization.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Excel.

Mansioni

• Work closely with the merchandise team.
• Analyze product and collection performance to drive sales.
• Coordinate efficient movement of stock between stores.
• Provide market data and reporting on a weekly basis.
• Contribute to forecasting and buying activities.

Conoscenze

Merchandising analysis

Allocation and reporting

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Fluent in English

Italian (native proficiency)

Formazione

Degree or equivalent working experience

Descrizione del lavoro

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To strengthen our team for the Southern European Sales Region, ECCO is seeking an eager and enthusiastic Allocator Analyst in Milan to support fashion growth. Our Southern European sales region includes Italy, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Greece and Malta, with its HQ in Milan.

The Allocator Analyst provides support for planning and forecasting processes for the brand to help achieve company financial objectives. This role delivers strategic and analytical support to merchandising through all phases of the product life cycle (pre-season and in-season) and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure sales, gross margin, and key investment goals are achieved.

Overview

Location: Milan, Italy. Department: Southern European Sales Region. Role: Allocator Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the merchandise team.
• Analyze product and collection performance and provide input on collection evolution and/or in-season actions to drive better sales.
• Coordinate with the Product Merchandiser on the EOS (End of Season) process.
• Collaborate with the merchandise team to guarantee correct coverage and maximize sales and stock turnover in the Retail Channel.
• Support relevant departments with analysis of previous season performance for forecasting and buying processes.
• Coordinate efficient movement of stock between stores to optimize sell-through and manage end-of-season stock movements to the South warehouse and outlets.
• Analyse sold products and stock levels across stores and consolidate in-season stock.
• Provide market data and reporting on a weekly basis with South European stakeholders.
• Contribute to forecasting and buying activities for both Wholesale and Retail channels in collaboration with the South Merchandiser.
• Provide sell-in and sell-out data for ongoing and past seasons.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Merchandising role, preferably in an international retail organization (analysis – allocation and reporting).
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.

Education

• Degree or equivalent working experience.
• Experience from the fashion industry is preferred, but not mandatory.

Mobility / Travel

• Occasional travel.

Language

• Italian (native proficiency).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Additional language skills (Spanish and/or French) are a plus.

Optional competencies

• International mindset
• Problem solving and decision-driven
• Supportive and proactive
• Adaptability in a changing environment
• Analytical approach and data-driven
• Strong communication with multiple stakeholders and nationalities
• Ability to manage oneself in a demanding environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced industry
• Team player

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Retail Apparel and Fashion

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