Prada Group Merchandising Senior Manager

Prada Group, a prestigious leader in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its innovative designs and exceptional craftsmanship. As part of the Prada Group, Miu Miu offers a unique blend of avant-garde style and sophisticated elegance, providing an inspiring environment for professionals seeking to excel in the fashion domain.

1. Implement and translate the worldwide buying strategy at the regional level, considering market specificities and priorities.
2. Ensure coordination of the brand image through buying decisions across the region and individual stores.
3. Coordinate buying choices to fully exploit the global product strategy.
4. Oversee special projects across categories during buying campaigns, including capsules and precious skins.
5. Monitor and revise the Carry Over proposal to maximize potential by store with localized strategies.
6. Collaborate with regional functions on launches, new store openings, and events.
7. Conduct in-season analysis and propose strategies to optimize assortments by store.
8. Manage stock across different channels, including retail and e-commerce.
9. Rationalize and monitor store assortments, balancing newness and carryover.
10. Define stock distribution rules for newness and carryover, including launch and in-season transfers.
11. Coordinate with the Corporate Merchandising team on merchandise assortment and buying execution.
12. Conduct product training for regional functions, including store teams, before new season launches.
13. Monitor sales and sell-through, initiating strategies to optimize stock and boost sales.
14. Review competitor and pricing analysis, sharing qualitative business insights with Corporate Merchandising.
15. Coordinate with local Inventory Planning on delivery checks and newness allocation.
16. Organize regular store visits to gather feedback on client and product trends.
17. Conduct sales plan reviews with the regional controlling team to ensure potential opportunities.
18. Evaluate sales potential by event/store to define the open-to-buy split at the category level.
19. Provide strategic input for visual setups in alignment with Visual Merchandising and Retail Operations Planning.

1. Experience in a retail environment with hands-on knowledge of retail processes and procedures.
2. Strong accuracy and precision in analytical abilities.
3. Proficiency in using Excel and BI tools to monitor performance and KPIs.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English.
5. Collaborative skills to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
6. Availability to travel.

1. Strategic thinking and planning
2. Analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
4. Proficiency in data analysis tools
5. Cross-functional collaboration
6. Leadership and team management

Significant experience in a retail environment, particularly in merchandising and buying roles, with a proven track record of strategic implementation and cross-functional collaboration.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional development within a global luxury brand.

Prada Group fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging employees to push boundaries and explore new ideas. The company values diversity and inclusivity, creating a dynamic and collaborative workplace where every team member is empowered to contribute to the brand's success.