Berluti Business & Merchandising Analyst

About Berluti

Founded in Paris in 1895 by Alessandro Berluti, Berluti is a storied maison renowned for bespoke shoemaking, exceptional leather goods, and a distinctive art of patina. As an employer, the House offers a rare environment where heritage craftsmanship meets contemporary masculine elegance, encouraging artisans, retail talents, designers, and corporate teams to uphold exacting standards while contributing to creative evolution. Part of LVMH, Berluti combines the intimacy of a specialist luxury atelier with the opportunities of a global group, valuing savoir-faire, client excellence, cultural curiosity, and long-term career development in service of objects made with soul, precision, and character.

Role & Responsibilities

• Track and report on sales performance and key KPIs including sell-out, sell-through, stock cover, stock turn, availability, and product rotation; prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales summaries, trackers, and analysis for management and stakeholders
• Prepare buying templates, pre-buy analysis, and product performance data for buying sessions; provide hands-on support during sessions including order processing, analysis updates, decision recording, and post-session follow-up
• Support assortment planning, product allocation, stock rebalancing, and lifecycle management for launches, carry-over items, and phase-out products across boutiques
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, ageing, slow movers, and product rotation; coordinate inter-boutique transfers, stock rebalancing, and replenishment follow-up with Supply Chain teams
• Maintain monthly stock dashboards and Finance reporting; support Power BI reviews, data quality enhancements, and regional reporting improvements
• Gather boutique feedback, prepare store-visit reports, and conduct competitor and market analysis to inform local merchandising strategy
• Provide ad-hoc support to Finance with sales and inventory data reconciliation; respond to boutique requests; execute business improvement projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Retail Management, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a retail or merchandising analyst role
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams); Power BI or equivalent reporting tool experience preferred
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational capabilities with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in retail operations, merchandising analysis, or related business functions within luxury goods or fashion retail environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Retail Management, Economics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.

Workplace

Culture

Berluti fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, Parisian elegance, and a deep respect for artisanal know-how, where employees contribute to a house renowned for bespoke shoes, patinas, and refined menswear. As an employer, Berluti values precision, creativity, and client-centric excellence, offering an environment where tradition and innovation meet in the pursuit of timeless luxury.

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