Bottega Veneta EMEA Junior Retail Distribution Planner

Milan • Italy

Monday, May 12, 2025

Bottega Veneta, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, is renowned for its innovative craftsmanship and commitment to individuality since 1966. Rooted in Italian culture with a global perspective, Bottega Veneta offers an inclusive environment with exclusive products, embodying both a feeling and an aesthetic. As part of the Kering Group, Bottega Veneta benefits from the conglomerate's dedication to talent development and internal mobility, providing endless opportunities for professional growth.

1. Execute weekly Standard Merchandising Reports to analyze business performance across departments, countries, and stores, while monitoring stock levels and coverage.
2. Develop sales forecasts to accurately estimate stock needs and manage future stock adjustments, focusing on permanent collections.
3. Take full responsibility for weekly store-level allocations of the entire permanent catalogue, collaborating closely with the EMEA and ME Merchandising team and WW Distribution Planning team.
4. Partner with Retail and Store Managers to gather qualitative market insights, adjusting allocations in response to local needs, sales trends, and forecasts.
5. Collaborate with the Merchandising team on stock consolidation, coordinating rebalance and store-to-store activities across departments to optimize stock efficiency.
6. Support the EMEA Merchandising team in the Seasonal Bulk Allocation process across all departments, ensuring optimal sell-through to meet targets.
7. Provide support during the Buying Campaign, contributing to reorder analysis and sales forecasting.
8. Conduct dedicated analyses to regularly define the end-of-season list of slow movers.
9. Manage and coordinate the transfer-out process of selected styles from DOS to Outlets, ensuring alignment with the commercial strategy.
10. Monitor and coordinate the transfer of selected styles from stores to the central warehouse, in line with global and regional stock mapping strategies.

1. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
2. 1-3 years of experience in roles such as Analyst, Merchandise Allocator, Planner, or similar positions within leading retail companies.

1. Strong enthusiasm for numbers and a keen interest in the fashion industry.
2. Exceptional analytical skills.
3. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
4. Familiarity with SHARE is advantageous.
5. Excellent problem-solving abilities.
6. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and multiple stakeholders.
7. Great organizational skills and ability to work with deadlines.
8. Fluent in English.

1-3 years of experience in roles such as Analyst, Merchandise Allocator, Planner, or similar positions within leading retail companies.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

The role offers the opportunity to be part of a global luxury group with endless possibilities to learn and grow. Kering is committed to fostering internal mobility and talent development, promoting leadership skills, and helping employees reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Bottega Veneta, as part of the Kering Group, embraces diversity in all its forms, believing it enriches the workplace and fosters adaptability in a changing world. The company is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee can express their talent and achieve their full potential.