Merchandise Planning Lead (all genders)

BESTSECRET Group; Milano; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BESTSECRET is seeking a Senior Merchandise Planning Lead for the Luxury category to drive commercial excellence and long-term planning across our curated assortment. You will shape strategy, own forecasting, and lead a high-performing team across international markets.

You will collaborate with Category leadership, translate data into actionable recommendations, and foster scalable planning processes that sustain sustainable growth and brand equity.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in merchandise planning in a fast-paced fashion/e-commerce environment.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into clear recommendations and decisions.
• Experience building and leading high-performing planning teams and developing talent.
• Proficiency with planning/forecasting tools, BI reporting solutions and MS Office.
• Fluent business English; willingness to work from Milan, Munich, Paris or Berlin.

Responsibilities

• Development and execution of long-term merchandise planning strategy for the category, aligned with business objectives.
• Commercial ownership of category performance across Wholesale and Curated Platform models, including forecasting and KPI delivery.
• Provide strategic insights and performance analyses to support decisions and drive growth.
• Continuously optimize planning capabilities, tools, processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing planning team with clear priorities and operational excellence.

Skills

Merchandise planning

Data analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

BI reporting

Forecasting

MS Office

Tools

BI tools

Forecasting tools

MS Office

Job description

BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off-price fashion. The Group offers its members in 28 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high-end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation-only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech-focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated revenues of EUR 1,533.7 million in 2025 and employs around 2,200 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.

Join our exclusive community and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of premium fashion e-commerce. As Merchandise Planning Lead in the Luxury area, you will drive commercial excellence, define strategic direction, and lead a high-performing team that supports sustainable growth across our curated assortment. Working closely with Category leadership, you will combine analytical expertise, strategic vision, and strong people leadership to create seamless planning processes and contribute to our long-term success.

Your Responsibilities

• Development and execution of the long-term merchandise planning strategy for the Category, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and future growth ambitions in close partnership with Category and Buying leadership.
• Commercial ownership of Category performance across Wholesale and Curated Platform models, including financial planning, forecasting, KPI delivery, and the achievement of business targets through data-driven decision-making.
• Provision of strategic insights and performance analyses that support informed decision-making, challenge existing assumptions, and drive sustainable commercial growth.
• Continuous optimization of planning capabilities, tools, processes, and stakeholder collaboration to increase efficiency, scalability, innovation, and overall business impact.
• Leadership, coaching, and development of a high-performing planning team, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning while ensuring clear prioritization and operational excellence.

Your Qualifications

• Thorough working experience in Merchandise Planning or a comparable analytical and commercial function, ideally within a fast-paced international e-commerce, fashion, or retail environment, combined with a proven track record of developing high-performing teams and future talent.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, supported by advanced analytical capabilities and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations that influence business decisions and stakeholder alignment.
• Confident communicator and relationship builder with experience working across diverse senior stakeholder groups, navigating changing business priorities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in planning and forecasting tools, BI reporting solutions, data-driven decision-making, and MS Office applications, paired with a proactive, resilient, and growth-oriented mindset.
• Fluent written and spoken business English and availability to work from one of our office locations in Munich, Paris, Milan, or Berlin.
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At BESTSECRET, diversity isn't just a trend - it's our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone's unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.