Loro Piana Retail Merchandising Analysis & Coordination Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- €70,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
About Loro Piana
Loro Piana stands as one of the world’s foremost authorities in exceptional textiles, renowned for its mastery of cashmere, vicuña and the quiet elegance of Italian luxury. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined environment where heritage, innovation and uncompromising craftsmanship converge. Its teams contribute to a culture shaped by discretion, excellence and respect for rare natural materials, from artisanal savoir-faire to global retail and corporate expertise. Employees are invited to uphold a legacy of quality while advancing sustainable practices, client intimacy and contemporary refinement within a brand celebrated for timeless sophistication.
Loro Piana Milan: Retail Merchandising Analysis & Coordination Manager role leading strategic planning and business analytics worldwide for luxury fashion retail.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform worldwide quantitative and qualitative analyses across all product categories, monitoring sell-in, sell-out, sell-through, growth, product performance, best performers, and slow movers alongside other key merchandising KPIs
- Translate complex data into actionable business insights, recommendations, and strategic guidance for the Retail Merchandising team and senior management
- Develop executive presentations and analytical reports to support commercial and strategic decision-making
- Coordinate the preparation of Retail Merchandising strategic plans, consolidating inputs from multiple stakeholders and functions
- Cooperate in forecasting and planning activities across product categories, ensuring alignment between commercial assumptions, business expectations, and strategic objectives
- Support the Retail Merchandising team during buying campaigns and collection presentations through pre-buy and post-buy analyses and strategic recommendations
- Drive and contribute to cross-functional projects related to Retail Merchandising, Business Development, and other strategic business priorities
- Ensure high standards of data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across analyses, reports, forecasts, and planning documents
- Work closely with the Go-to-Market team as the key point of reference for collection and product launches and performance monitoring
Qualifications
- University degree in Business Administration, Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of significant experience in Retail Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Business Analysis, Forecasting, or Management Consulting, preferably within the luxury or fashion industry
- Proven track record in developing business analyses, forecasts, strategic plans, and executive-level presentations to support decision-making
- Strong project management skills with experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and multiple stakeholders in complex environments
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with BI, reporting, and ERP tools is considered a plus
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of significant experience in Retail Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Business Analysis, Forecasting, or Management Consulting, preferably within the luxury or fashion industry. Proven ability to develop comprehensive business analyses, forecasts, and strategic plans at the executive level.
Education
University degree in Business Administration, Management Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 70,000 per annum.
Benefits
Participation in a bonus scheme at Loro Piana's discretion based on individual and/or company performance. Benefits provided by law and further benefits in accordance with current company policies. Employment relationship governed by the national collective bargaining agreement (CCNL Tessile Abbigliamento e Moda) and supplementary company agreement as applied by Loro Piana in Italy.
Culture
Loro Piana fosters a refined workplace culture rooted in Italian craftsmanship, exceptional materials, and an uncompromising pursuit of quality. Employees work in an environment that values discretion, technical mastery, and long-term thinking, where heritage and innovation come together to define quiet luxury.
About Cerulean
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