Bottega Veneta Merchandise Planner

New York • USA

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Bottega Veneta, a distinguished name in luxury fashion, is renowned for its commitment to individuality and innovative craftsmanship since 1966. As part of the esteemed Kering Group, Bottega Veneta offers a unique blend of Italian heritage and global perspective, fostering an inclusive environment with exclusive products. Kering is a global luxury group that champions talent development and internal mobility, providing a stimulating and fulfilling workplace for its employees.

1. Manage and organize the merchandising planning during official forecast periods and prior to seasonal buys.
2. Collaborate with the Merchandising Team to identify growth opportunities and address business challenges, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
3. Provide analytical support and research to aid in the creation of store and department plans, working closely with Retail, Merchandising, and Finance teams.
4. Partner with the General Merchandise Manager to communicate plan changes and revisions to cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
5. Develop and oversee markdown strategies in collaboration with local and global finance teams to meet gross margin objectives.
6. Consistently communicate with Worldwide Italy Offices regarding all planning components related to the Merchandise Plan.
7. Provide analysis and create quarterly reports for the Merchandising Team, as well as weekly business recaps.
8. Create selling reports and historical recaps to analyze and communicate business performance.
9. Analyze current trends and revise in-season plans for sales and profitability based on actual sales performance.
10. Oversee the replenishment business, managing sales projections, assortment mix, and inventory flow in collaboration with the Buying Team.
11. Analyze selling by model, fabric, color, and size for the replenishment program to provide feedback to the Worldwide team.
12. Monitor weekly store inventory for the replenishment business to ensure stock-to-sales ratios are maximized and global MOS targets are achieved.
13. Coordinate product for new store openings related to replenishment styles.
14. Provide periodic reporting on business performance and present recommendations to the Merchandising Team.
15. Develop, maintain, and update tools and reports to respond to business needs.

1. 2-3 years of experience in planning or allocation roles.

1. Strong planning and forecasting skills, including retail math and inventory management.
2. Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
3. Strong work ethic and effective leadership skills.
4. Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

2-3 years of previous planning or allocating experience in a retail or luxury fashion environment.

Annual base salary range of $85,000 to $90,000 USD, plus discretionary bonus.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including opportunities for professional growth and development within the Kering Group.

Bottega Veneta, as part of the Kering Group, fosters a culture of creativity and individuality, encouraging employees to reach their full potential in a diverse and inclusive environment. The company values diversity in all its forms and is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.