Chanel Senior Merchandise Planning Manager

New York • USA

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Chanel, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation. As part of a global conglomerate, Chanel offers a unique work environment where creativity and individuality are celebrated. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where employees are encouraged to perform at their best and contribute to the brand's legacy of cultural engagement and sustainability.

1. Ensure the success of one or more fashion categories by demonstrating full ownership of merchandise planning responsibilities, developing and executing plans to achieve revenue and inventory targets.
2. Forecast monthly sales at the department and boutique level, identifying opportunities and risks, and reconciling each session to prior versions.
3. Create Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans for every collection to strategically maximize sales potential, inventory efficiency, and facilitate buyers' assortment objectives.
4. Monitor sales and inventory performance against set targets, providing regular updates to key stakeholders and adjusting strategies as needed to meet or exceed goals.
5. Contribute to inventory optimization through in-season transfers, diversions, reallocations, and setting new boutique opening targets.
6. Manage the end-of-product lifecycle planning process according to global guidelines.
7. Prepare and present clear, concise reports on performance, highlighting key insights, challenges, and recommendations for future strategies.
8. Collaborate to complete long-range planning deadlines as part of Chanel’s annual MTP process.
9. Drive the implementation of new technologies and processes that enable efficiencies and improve forecast accuracy.
10. Collaborate with Product, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Supply, and Client Insights teams to substantiate forecast assumptions and drive project execution.
11. Address impromptu requests and be a proactive, agile partner in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

1. Minimum 7 years of experience in Merchandise Planning.
2. Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint.
2. Excellent analytical skills and expert Retail Math skills.
3. Extensive knowledge and experience in merchandise, assortment, and financial planning initiatives.
4. Excellent presentation and communication skills, both spoken and written.
5. Strong interpersonal skills.

Minimum 7 years of experience in Merchandise Planning, with extensive knowledge in merchandise, assortment, and financial planning initiatives.

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $87,500 to $125,000. Additional compensation may include bonus potential and other incentives.

Chanel offers a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing resources, family and caregiving benefits, generous paid time off policies, 401K, robust healthcare offerings, life insurance, and more.

Chanel is deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to contribute to and learn from their communities. The company supports sustainability efforts and cultural engagement, offering opportunities for employees to volunteer and participate in various initiatives. Chanel fosters an environment of respect, empathy, and dignity, encouraging employees to perform at their best and feel fulfilled in their work.