Yves Saint Laurent Assistant Worldwide Merchandise Planning

Paris • France

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Saint Laurent, a prestigious name in the luxury fashion industry, was established in 1961 and became renowned for pioneering luxury prêt-à-porter with its groundbreaking 'Rive Gauche' collection in 1966. As part of the Kering Group since 1999, Saint Laurent remains at the forefront of fashion innovation under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. The brand offers a diverse range of luxury products, including ready-to-wear for both men and women, footwear, handbags, and accessories.

1. Monitor global ready-to-wear business performance by collection.
2. Provide weekly and monthly reports on key KPIs within the merchandising department.
3. Update key product identification and mapping.
4. Support business analysis based on market trends.
5. Prepare monthly sales forecasts by SKU and region, considering store openings and product seasonality.
6. Liaise with collection and retail assortments in the forecasting tool.
7. Monitor seasonality and key business drivers.
8. Track forecast accuracy against actual sales by region.
9. Define monthly needs according to forecasts.
10. Participate in monthly forecast meetings with regions and support preparation.
11. Follow up on global reorders and monitor performance for both seasonal and non-seasonal items.
12. Provide reorder delivery schedules based on regional events and business opportunities.
13. Support seasonal and non-seasonal reorder opportunities tied to sales forecasts, stock, and production planning.
14. Maintain fluid communication with collection, retail, and digital merchandising departments.
15. Ensure instant communication and follow-up with regional buying teams.
16. Coordinate delivery exchanges with production and optimize stock with the supply chain department.

1. Higher education in business or related field, or equivalent experience.
2. Fluent in English.

1. Strong analytical skills and interest in figures related to products and markets.
2. Excellent Excel skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
3. Strong attention to detail.
4. Ability to work in a dynamic and demanding environment.
5. Flexibility in adapting priorities.

Experience in similar functions within the luxury fashion industry is preferred.

Higher education in business or related field.

Saint Laurent offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Saint Laurent, as part of the Kering Group, is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The brand values diversity in all its forms and believes it enriches the workplace, encouraging individual and collective talent expression and enhancing adaptability to a changing world.