Saks Global Associate Planner, Men's Designer Shoes & Accessories
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Saks Global
A leading luxury footwear and accessories maison with international distribution across boutiques and selective wholesale partners. The employer combines artisanal craftsmanship and design-led creativity with robust commercial structures typical of major luxury groups, providing exposure to global product cycles and cross‑functional collaboration between design, production and retail teams.
Confidential luxury house — Associate Planner, Men's Designer Shoes & Accessories in Milan. Join the planning team to drive assortment, forecasting and inventory.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support seasonal assortment and range planning for men's shoes and accessories, aligning commercial goals with design direction.
- Build detailed financial plans and sell‑through forecasts by SKU, channel and region; monitor performance against targets and recommend corrective actions.
- Manage inventory levels and replenishment cadence to optimise stock turns and reduce markdown exposure.
- Prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports and executive summaries for buying, merchandising and senior management.
- Collaborate with buying, design, production and supply‑chain teams to translate commercial objectives into feasible allocations and delivery plans.
- Analyse historical sales, market trends and customer segmentation to inform assortment decisions and promotional strategies.
- Participate in range reviews, product launches and price/placement strategies to maximise margin and sell‑through.
- Maintain and improve planning models, tools and processes to increase forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, fashion merchandising, economics, supply‑chain or related discipline.
- Strong numerical and analytical aptitude with proven ability to work from large datasets.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines across seasonal calendars.
- Commercial mindset with an instinct for product, pricing and customer behaviour in the luxury footwear segment.
- Effective communicator capable of influencing cross‑functional stakeholders at different levels.
- Fluent English; additional language skills (Italian, French or Spanish) advantageous.
Skills
Experience
Approximately 2–4 years of hands‑on experience in merchandise planning, commercial analysis or buying within footwear, accessories or apparel for a luxury or premium brand. Prior exposure to seasonal range planning and inventory management is expected.
Education
Bachelor's degree in business, fashion merchandising, supply chain, economics or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Culture
The workplace blends creative excellence with commercial discipline: teams value craftsmanship, product integrity and customer experience while maintaining rigorous planning processes. The environment is collaborative and international, offering exposure to cross‑border product cycles and senior stakeholders across design, retail and supply functions.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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