Merchandising Planner

Overview

Dainese is the global leader in protective equipment and apparel of excellence for motorcycling and dynamic sports. Headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, the company has a presence in EMEA, APAC and the Americas. Dainese owns three prestigious brands - Dainese, AGV and TCX - which are synonymous with innovation and technical excellence. It is present in 96 countries through a consolidated network of wholesale partners, 45 mono-brand shops and a direct e-commerce channel.

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Merchandising Planner to join our Category Management Department – MOTO. Reporting directly to the Category Manager, you will be responsible for :

Responsibilities

• Commercial performance monitoring: structured analysis of sell-in and sell-out performance across all sales channels, providing collection and synthesis of qualitative and quantitative feedback to support strategic decisions
• Distribution network optimization: network mapping and segmentation, to define targeted merchandising strategies for homogeneous clusters of points of sale (doors) in line with commercial potential and brand identity
• Contribution for the collection development: active participation in all phases of the collection development process, providing insights and strategic contributions to ensure a product range consistent with the needs of different channels and markets
• Definition of the Master Catalogue for Customer Clusters: creation of the ideal catalogue for each customer segment in order to maximise sell-out and enhancing the offer
• Product life cycle management: definition and implementation of commercial exit strategies for end-of-cycle products, with the aim of optimising stock and preserving profitability

Requirements

• Degree in Economics or a related field
• 2 / 5 years of previous experience in the role in structured international companies
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Fluent in English.

Nice to have

Passion for dynamic sports.