Moncler Planning and Allocation Manager

About Moncler

Founded in 1952 in Monestier-de-Clermont, France, and headquartered in Milan, Moncler unites alpine heritage with a distinctive vision of contemporary luxury. Renowned for its down outerwear, the brand combines technical expertise, refined craftsmanship and creative experimentation, notably through its Moncler Genius collaborations. As an employer, Moncler offers an international environment spanning design, product development, retail, digital and corporate functions, where specialist knowledge and cross-disciplinary collaboration support its evolution. Its positioning at the intersection of performance and fashion provides opportunities to contribute to products and experiences shaped by innovation, exacting standards and a strong sense of brand identity.

Role & Responsibilities

• Plan, forecast, replenish, and manage inventory levels based on KPIs and sell-through targets, maximizing sales growth while minimizing inventory risks during both pre-season planning (sales plan and OTB) and in-season operations (demand plan and weekly allocation).
• Collaborate with the central Planning team and regional Retail teams on pre-season planning; review sales plans at store level, define seasonal sales mix (FW vs. SS and Permanent), and support the merchandising team in generating OTB by translating sales targets into assortment plans.
• Collaborate with Finance to reconcile financial plans with seasonal plans.
• Generate monthly demand forecasts to guide allocation activities, analyzing sales trends against forecasts to determine appropriate stock levels.
• Manage inventory for DOS stores and evaluate stock-rebalancing opportunities between channels from an omnichannel perspective.
• Proactively identify and influence inventory levels through continuous exchange with stakeholders, including HQ Allocators, Retail Merchandising, and Retail Operations.
• Lead regional planning and allocation project development and improve ongoing processes; optimize ways of working by helping establish and refine processes, tools, and reports.
• Analyze historical performance to understand business trends and translate them into actionable insights; improve reporting through advanced analytics and new data visualization formats.

Qualifications

• Commercial awareness and strong analytical skills.
• Retail mindset.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of retail logistics and distribution processes.
• Ability to evaluate business trends and draw actionable conclusions to maximize business opportunities.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with cross-functional business partners.
• Working knowledge of financial measures and how to affect them.
• Advanced Excel skills and aptitude for learning technical software and operational tools.
• Team-building ability and relationship skills.

Skills

Culture

Moncler’s workplace culture combines its alpine heritage with a forward-looking luxury mindset, placing creativity, technical expertise and attention to detail at the heart of its professional environment. Its distinctive blend of performance and fashion fosters a collaborative, dynamic atmosphere where teams contribute to the evolution of a globally recognised brand while preserving its strong identity.

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