Business Analyst and Merchandising Planner

Miu Miu; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prada Group is seeking a Business Analyst to join the Miu Miu Business Analytics and Merchandising Planning team in Italy. You will analyze sales data, product performance, and purchasing behavior across brands and categories, turning data into strategic insights to support business decisions.

You will create reports and dashboards (Excel, Power BI) and help develop budgets while collaborating with Merchandising, Product and Production teams to improve decision making. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Business Analysis / Data Analysis roles, preferably in fashion or multi-category retail environments.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis tools, particularly advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data, product performance, purchasing behavior and KPIs, providing strategic and operational insights across brands and categories.
• Produce reports and dashboards to monitor trends, anomalies and opportunities using Excel and Power BI.
• Develop sales and purchasing budgets for brand licenses and monitor category performance.
• Provide analytical support to the Collection Merchandising team through customized reporting.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Product and Production teams to optimize decision-making and improve analyses.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Founded in 1913 in Italy, the Prada Group was built on a tradition of excellence and with a vision of innovation. The Group, a world leader in the luxury sector, operates in more than 45 countries with the PRADA, Miu Miu, Versace, Church’s, Car Shoe and Luna Rossa brands, and has employees of over 100 nationalities.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a Business Analyst to join the Miu Miu Business Analytics and Merchandising Planning team, with the aim of supporting the business through the analysis of sales data, product performance, purchasing behavior and key commercial KPIs. The candidate will contribute to transforming data into strategic and operational insights, providing analytical support to the different categories and collaborating with the Merchandising, Product and Production teams to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data, product performance, purchasing behavior and commercial KPIs, adopting a transversal view across brands and categories and providing strategic and operational insights. Present results through dedicated presentations, making data clear and effective for different business stakeholders.
• Produce reports and dashboards to monitor trends, anomalies and opportunities, using tools such as Excel and Power BI, and supporting the resources dedicated to individual categories.
• Develop sales and purchasing budgets for brand licenses, continuously monitoring category performance, identifying replenishment needs and assessing product coverage.
• Provide analytical support to the Collection Merchandising team through customized reporting, supporting collection analysis.
• Collaborate with the Merchandising, Product and Production teams to optimize decision-making processes and improve the quality and effectiveness of analyses.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in Business Analysis / Data Analysis roles, preferably gained in the fashion industry or in environments characterized by complex, multi-category retail dynamics. Strong knowledge of data analysis tools, particularly advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking and ability to work independently. Excellent communication and data presentation skills, with the ability to adapt the message to different business stakeholders. Fluent English, both written and spoken.

RAL 35.000 - 38.000 €

Joining our Company means working in a creative and international environment, with teams of people motivated by curiosity and the quest for excellence. The engine of our success is the importance and value that we place on the talent and passion of our people leading to their own professional growth.

Prada Group promotes an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that diversity is a value and we are committed to build a fair and respectful workplace for all.