Merchandise Planning Manager (Temp), Sandro, SMCP Group

Position: Merchandise Planning Manager (Temp Covering Maternity Leave), Sandro-Paris Location: SMCP North America Headquarters, 44 Wall Street / 20th Floor, New York, NY 10005 Role Objective Own financial planning, forecasting, and inventory strategy for Sandro North America across Full Price and End-of-Life channels, serving as the analytical backbone of the merchandising organization. Key Responsibilities Create and manage seasonal OTB plans aligned with financial targets. Lead weekly and monthly reforecasting using WOS and scenario analysis. Define SKU targets, tiering, leftover targets, and inventory exit strategies. Partner with Finance on liquidation targets and forecasting. Analyze sales performance considering commercial calendar, Full Price Share, and competitive dynamics. Manage in-season reorder opportunities to maximize productive selling and unit velocity. Identify risks and opportunities; propose mitigation and upside actions. Validate promotional strategies against inventory and financial goals. Own Outlet OTB planning and liquidation forecasting. Manage Off-Price partner relationships, negotiations, and inventory offers. Oversee sample sales and digital flash sales strategy (execution supported by Allocator). Supply Chain & Forecasting Own warehouse inbound and outbound forecasting. Manage SKU-level inventory forecasts and global transfer approvals. Systems & Process Leadership Own planning tools and reporting integrity. Drive transition from Excel-based reporting to Tableau / Anaplan. Continuously improve planning processes and efficiency. Qualifications 4-6 years of experience in a related field. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel. Advanced Excel skills are required. Ability to understand current market trends and buying psychology. Fluent in French is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking. Able to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner; prioritize and meet deadlines, concurrently. Entrepreneurial mindset while working collaboratively. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, resourceful, and organizational skills. Compensation $33,000 - $42,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr