Balenciaga Senior Manager, Merchandising and Inventory Planning

New York • USA

Monday, January 13, 2025

Balenciaga, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, is part of the esteemed Kering Group, a global leader in apparel and accessories. Known for its innovative designs and commitment to excellence, Balenciaga offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and strategic thinking are highly valued. As an employer, Balenciaga is dedicated to fostering professional growth and development, providing opportunities for employees to thrive within the brand and the broader Kering family.

1. Support the Senior Vice President of Merchandising in enhancing planning processes and reporting.
2. Monitor sales and inventory to ensure optimal store assortments and analyze Open-to-Buy (OTB) to take necessary actions.
3. Manage the development of detailed annual store plans by store and category.
4. Measure performance against plans and provide monthly insights.
5. Deliver ad hoc actionable analysis from top line to store and category level.
6. Communicate financial objectives and strategic plans to cross-functional teams.
7. Collaborate with the Merchandising team to analyze seasonal merchandise assortments and execute merchandising strategies.
8. Drive stock deployment at launch and coordinate distribution to stores.
9. Ensure regional and global stock strategy adherence and increase sell-through rates.
10. Monitor stock levels in-store and online.
11. Evolve processes and tools with the Supply Chain community for cross-category optimization.
12. Plan and supervise stock release for new store openings and special events.
13. Lead launch plan execution and support merchandising assortment integrity.
14. Review forecasts with regional Merchandising and Finance teams.
15. Support cross-departmental planning for cohesive launch and replenishment plans.
16. Monitor stock building and shipping progress for timely deliveries.
17. Prepare and analyze weekly sales reports to ensure targets are met.
18. Develop replenishment processes to identify efficiency opportunities.
19. Create stock allocation strategies based on historical sales and seasonal potential.
20. Define business strategy for categories and conduct competitive market analysis.
21. Collaborate with Merchandising and Retail Teams to understand market dynamics.
22. Build strong relationships with the retail network and review store business plans.
23. Manage product flow, launches, promotions, and discounts in Outlets.

1. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within a retail organization with international exposure.

1. Advanced knowledge of Excel.
2. Strong understanding of Sales and Performance KPIs.
3. Ability to work cross-functionally within the organization.
4. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
5. Strong business acumen.

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within a retail organization with international exposure.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $115,000 USD to $130,000 USD.

Balenciaga offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with opportunities for professional development within the House or the Kering group.

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and believes that diversity enriches the workplace and client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Balenciaga welcomes all applications and selects talents based on competencies and brand alignment. The company is dedicated to setting employees up for success and discussing how to excel within the organization during the interview process.