- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.
Kering seeks a Multibrand Outlet Merchandising and Planning Manager in Milan to lead product strategy, stock selection, pricing and commercial optimization across the outlet channel. The role includes inventory and sales analysis, assortment planning, stock allocation and coordination with Kering Houses; indicative starting compensation is €50,000, with an annual bonus opportunity under the company internal agreement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze Houses’ inventory levels to support strategic stock selection for the Multibrand Outlet channel.
- Support relationships with the Houses on product strategy, coordinating promotional timelines and pricing actions.
- Plan and manage stock allocation, contributing to the development of scalable allocation models.
- Conduct detailed sales and inventory analyses, tracking Months of Supply (MOS) by product category, function and product line.
- Monitor and optimize Sell-Through Rate (ST%) performance to support planning decisions and pricing actions.
- Contribute to the development of a cohesive, high-performing Multibrand offering across the outlet channel.
- Help define the Multibrand assortment structure, balancing brand share, range depth, profitability and category alignment.
- Drive inventory productivity by monitoring Months of Supply (MOS) and Sell-Through Rate (ST%).
- Contribute to commercial optimization of the Multibrand Outlet channel through pricing strategy and assortment management.
Qualifications
- At least 5–7 years of relevant experience in Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Buying or Retail Management, preferably in the Fashion & Luxury sector and with exposure to Outlet or Off-Price environments.
- Strong knowledge of Retail Merchandising and Planning KPIs, including Months of Supply (MOS), Sell-Through Rate, AUR, Margin, Stock Turnover and inventory productivity.
- Proven experience in product assortment, stock selection and allocation, with the ability to optimize product mix and inventory.
- Solid understanding of merchandise planning, forecasting, pricing and markdown management, including the ability to translate sales and stock performance into commercial actions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Business Intelligence and reporting tools is an advantage.
- Fluent written and spoken English and Italian; additional languages are a plus.
- Experience working in a complex, cross-functional and international environment, with the ability to interact effectively with multiple brands, markets and senior stakeholders.
- Employment is governed by the National Collective Labour Agreement for Employees of the Leather and Related Products, Umbrella and Parasols Manufacturing Industries (CCNL).
Skills
Experience
At least 5–7 years in Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Buying or Retail Management.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Benefits
Annual bonus opportunity according to the company internal agreement. Additional benefits and initiatives may be offered under company policies, such as a company canteen, in addition to those provided by the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement and by law.
Culture
Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.
About Cerulean
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