- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- €35,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 12, 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.
Reporting to the Retail Planning Coordinator, the Retail Planning Specialist supports the Milan team with budgeting, forecasting and product- and area-level planning, delivering sales plans and open-to-buy for the Retail channel. The role contributes to seasonal collection activities, monitors product performance, sales inventory, forecasts and category targets, and provides analysis to HQ functions. The initial annual gross salary for new joiners in Italy is EUR 35,000; actual compensation may vary, and the role includes discretionary bonus-scheme participation. The employment relationship is governed by the applicable CCNL Tessile Abbigliamento e Moda and supplementary company agreement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop sales plans by category and area in collaboration with HQ and regional Merchandising and Retail teams.
- Support the definition of key buying KPIs, including sell-through targets, buying depth and SKU counts.
- Prepare open-to-buy plans based on sales targets and carryover stock.
- Support HQ and regional Merchandising teams during buying sessions to help meet sales expectations and budget goals.
- Monitor actual sales against targets and the running forecast, proposing actions where needed.
- Support company projects involving Retail Planning.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.
- Strong analytical skills, combining big-picture thinking with attention to detail.
- Excellent knowledge of Excel and reporting and forecasting tools, including Power BI, Board and Anaplan.
- Proficiency in English.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, sensitivity to luxury products and proactivity.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years in a similar role.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 35,000 per annum.
Benefits
Participation in a bonus scheme at Loro Piana’s discretion, based on factors such as individual and/or company performance. Additional benefits may be granted under current company policies, alongside statutory benefits.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Loro Piana, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Retail Planning Analyst», «Retail Planning Coordinator», «Retail Business Planning Specialist», «Retail Merchandising Planner», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.