Associate Assortment Planner, Geo Italy

TN Italy; Torino; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company is seeking an Associate Assortment Planner GEO to develop and manage effective assortments, enhance customer experience, and maximize sales. The role requires strong analytical skills, communication, and a passion for sneaker culture. The AAPG will travel approximately 50% of the time, collaborating with various teams to align on strategies and support local events.

Competenze

• At least 2 years’ experience in a trend-driven, high-volume environment.
• Fluent in the local language and English.

Mansioni

• Recommend market-specific pre-season assortment plans aligned with merchandise strategy.
• Analyze assortment productivity during the season to identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Allocation, Buying, GTM, and VM teams to ensure alignment.

Conoscenze

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Commercial Awareness

Formazione

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Economics

Degree in Supply Chain

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description:

Overview

With the customer at the center of our vision and the newly implemented “Lace up plan” strategic plan, the Associate Assortment Planner GEO (AAPG) plays a crucial role in creating a deeper, more relevant connection with our customers.

The main objective of the AAPG is to develop, deliver, and manage a profitable and effective clustered assortment, aiming to strengthen our relationship with consumers. Based on local market knowledge, stakeholder input, and data, the AAPG recommends store assortments for 6-12 months to the Central Assortment Planning team at EHQ. The role involves enhancing customer experience in-store, increasing NPS, and maximizing sales, margin, and liquidation.

The AAPG travels the market and analyzes data to respond to trends and sell-through performance, adjusting distribution plans to seize opportunities or manage SKU counts. Regular trade input is shared weekly or quarterly with key stakeholders, including the Assortment Planning and Allocation team at EHQ and the Store Experience team. The role also involves assessing in-store assortments versus planning tools, supporting VM, and participating in local events and campaigns.

Success in this role requires commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, understanding of local product trends, and strong stakeholder partnership.

Responsibilities

1. Recommend market-specific pre-season assortment plans aligned with merchandise strategy.
2. Analyze assortment productivity during the season to identify trends and opportunities.
3. Review and adapt product distribution plans based on trend shifts and new opportunities.
4. Share weekly or quarterly trade recaps with leadership and stakeholders.
5. Support assortment planning and VM for new stores, relocations, and remodels.
6. Identify regional opportunities such as sizing and transfers.
7. Participate in weekly Go-To-Market (GTM) and monthly VM meetings.
8. Collaborate with Allocation, Buying, GTM, and VM teams to ensure alignment.
9. Assist VM and Marketing teams with local events and campaigns.
10. Support GTM processes.
11. Represent Planning in store experience meetings and GEO trade meetings.
12. Assist with SKU count and inventory strategies, including SKU lifecycle management.
13. Maintain best practices across merchandising by collaborating with all Assortment Planners and subject matter experts.
14. Support testing and learning initiatives, ensuring scalability.
15. Travel approximately 50% of the time within the GEO market.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field.
2. Fluent in the local language and English.
3. Ability to understand business needs and propose strategic solutions.
4. Experience with innovative practices and process improvements.
5. At least 2 years’ experience in a trend-driven, high-volume environment.
6. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
7. Understanding of European consumer and regional differences.
8. Business mathematical skills.
9. Ability to work under pressure and independently.
10. Commercial awareness with an entrepreneurial mindset.
11. Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across diverse teams.
12. Proactive communication style, confident, energetic, and trustworthy.
13. Passion for sneaker culture.