Retail Demand Planning Analyst

MSC Cruises; Genova; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers €8

Welfare vouchers €3 daily

Job summary

MSC Cruises is seeking a Retail Demand Planning Analyst to analyze sales data and estimate needs for assigned merchandise categories across vessels and regions.

You will collaborate with Category Managers to manage stock levels, create and share demand forecasts, monitor sell-through, and ensure timely purchase orders with the replenishment team.

Fluent in English and Italian, you bring advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools; the role offers a competitive gross salary in Italy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Mathematics or Engineering.
• Advanced Excel and BI tools knowledge is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Define sales forecasting per item, vessel and area.
• Estimate sales according to pax forecast and historical data.
• Collaborate with Category Managers to manage stock and forecasting.
• Create and update demand forecasts to meet OTB targets.
• Effective stock management according to OTB trends.
• Review range monthly by Area and by ship, enforcing one-in-one-out.
• Monitor sell-through and SKU performance; share results in meetings.
• Monitor markdowns and promotions; provide feedback for inventory efficiency.
• Ensure PO generations with replenishment for timely orders.
• Attend quarterly reviews with key vendors for collaborative planning.
• Maintain data in the Retail Global Calendar and report on RDA.
• Notify anomalies and coordinate product changes with involved departments.

Skills

Excel advanced

Power BI

BO

QSENSE

Fluent English & Italian

Education

Degree in Economics, Mathematics or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

BO

QSENSE

Job description

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Your Purpose

The Retail Demand Planning Analyst analyzes sales data, estimating sales needs for the categories assigned, while ensuring purchase orders generation (RDA) for the assigned merchandise categories.

Your Impact

• Define sales forecasting per item, vessel and area for the assigned categories
• Estimate sales according to pax forecast, historical data by item, potential product change and items cancellation
• Working closing with Category Managers to manage stock levels and forecasting
• Creating, sharing and constantly update demand forecasts for the assigned category to achieve sales targets in the optical of an OTB approach
• Effective Stock management according to OTB trend and targets
• Review Range monthly by Area and by ship to ensure a one in one out policy with consistent and rigorous analysis of SKU level performance
• Monitor the sell through and SKU level performance and share analysis results during periodical meetings with the Category Managers & Distributors
• Monitor markdown, seasonal and promotional strategy implemented by the Category Managers to provide feedback and ensure on board inventory is efficient
• Ensure purchase order generations and work with the replenishment team to ensure timely order placement
• Attending quarterly reviews with key vendors to ensure collaborative planning and to capitalize on sales trends information
• Keep up to date and generate data in the RGC Retail Global Calendar
• Provide the Planning Manager and the Coordinator with all necessary reports and analysis on RDA & forecasting activities and notify all relevant anomalies
• Proactively work with the departments involved to identify products changes, items cancellations and any variables that could affect sales forecasting and purchase orders generation

Your Journey so far

• Previous working experience in Analyst role, ideally within the Retail sector
• Degree in Economics, Mathematics or Engineering
• Excel advanced user; knowledge of BO, QSENSE and POWER BI are an advantage

Your Essentials

• Fluent English and Italian. Any additional language is an advantage
• Strong analytical skills
• Good understanding of supply chain operations
• Good organizational skills, ability to prioritize and follow-up
• Target oriented and proven ability to work under pressure

Our commitment

In line with applicable pay transparency requirements, we are pleased to share the compensation details for this role.

The role is entitled to a gross annual salary between € 28.000 and € 32.000. The position within the salary range and the corresponding job classification level under the applicable CCNL, will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience, technical competencies, and the level of autonomy and responsibility assigned to the role.

The employment relationship will be governed by the CCNL Commercio (National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Commerce Sector).

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including €8 meal vouchers and €3 daily welfare vouchers for each day worked from the office (minimum 5 hours on-site), plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential professional support to employees and their immediate family members to enhance well-being and work-life balance.

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.