Loewe EMEA Business & Sales Planning Manager

Madrid • Spain

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

LOEWE, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, was established in Spain in 1846 and stands as a testament to nearly two centuries of excellence. As part of the LVMH conglomerate, LOEWE is renowned for its dedication to craftsmanship, culture, and innovation under the creative direction of Jonathan Anderson since 2013. The brand is celebrated for its intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unparalleled expertise in leather goods.

1. Lead the development of the annual and quarterly 'Best Estimate' business plan, collaborating with Regional Merchandising, Country Managers, and Finance.
2. Facilitate validation cycles with EMEA President, Merchandising, Finance, and Central teams four times a year.
3. Prepare and maintain Open to Buy (OTB) files, ensuring alignment with purchasing capacity by category.
4. Produce standardized monthly business reviews, ad-hoc deep dives, and executive summaries.
5. Track key performance indicators such as sell-through, stock turn, and margin, flagging any deviations.
6. Maintain and refine monthly sales plans at the SKU level, including permanent and carry-over items.
7. Measure forecast accuracy versus actuals, identifying opportunities and risk areas.
8. Monitor stock availability against sales targets, escalating potential shortfalls or overstock scenarios.
9. Lead monthly category business reviews, providing actionable recommendations to Allocation and Merchandising.
10. Act as a liaison between EMEA teams and Central Planning, ensuring alignment on stock levels, forecasts, and business drivers.
11. Partner with Supply Chain Operations to translate sales plans into inventory and distribution strategies.
12. Conduct on-site visits to key markets and flagship stores to validate assumptions and capture local trend insights.

1. 5–8 years in demand planning, sales planning, buying, or merchandising within retail, with luxury leather goods/accessories experience as a strong plus.
2. Fluent in English and Spanish; French is a plus.

1. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VBA/macros.
2. Proficiency in Power BI or similar BI tools.
3. Familiarity with forecasting platforms such as Anaplan.
4. Strong quantitative skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
5. Ability to translate data into clear business insights and actionable recommendations.
6. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, comfortable briefing senior leadership.
7. Stakeholder management and cross-functional influence.
8. Proactive problem solver with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.

A minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, sales planning, buying, or merchandising within the retail sector, preferably in luxury leather goods or accessories.

The role offers a dynamic and enriching environment with opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized luxury fashion house.

LOEWE fosters a culture of innovation and creativity, deeply rooted in its rich heritage of craftsmanship. The company values artisanal techniques and supports contemporary art, craft, and culture worldwide, creating a vibrant and collaborative workplace.