Associate Planner

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Exempt Full-Time New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

At Ferragamo, we're more than just building a Brand. We are redefining luxury fashion.

Committed to evolving and innovating sustainably, we bring a unique blend of elegance and modernity that has always defined us. We make our clients feel energized, surprised, and valued. All with an unwavering passion for Italian craftsmanship.

And you're more than just joining a Team.

We are proud of our inspiring and engaging spirit. In each of our stores around the world, you will find passionate, positive, and empathetic colleagues creating lasting impressions for life. Together, we drive excellence and innovation, while taking responsibility for our decisions. We win together with Passion. Thinking and succeeding as one team.

Let's Evolve Iconic and create the next exciting chapter.

Founded in 1927 by Salvatore Ferragamo, the Group is a key player in the global luxury industry, known for its expert craftsmanship and exquisite range of shoes, leather goods, apparel, silk products and accessories. Our dynamic team, consisting of approximately 3,800 committed professionals, is based across our Florence Headquarters and regional offices around the world and also extends to around 400 directly operated stores throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Our creations are more than just unique and exclusive - they embody the heritage and savoir-faire that are the hallmarks of our Brand.

Ferragamo is certified as a Great Place to Work (learn more about the certification here ).

The Associate Planner, Secondary channelis responsible for managing inventory in Outlet and Bargain channels and recapping all business metrics. The Associate planner will support the Secondary Director of Planning. This position will leverage strong analytical skills to review results and execute discipline to ensure timely delivery.

• Manage inventory levels through:
  • New allocations of Full Price transfers and Made For Outlet skus
  • Stock balancing between stores
  • Replenishment maintenance
  • Transfers from Outlet to Bargain
  • Forecasting DC shipment quantities by week
  • Enter orders for licensed catgs, ATS, and Made For Outlet in system.
• Run and share weekly recaps, highlighting results by location, product, age, and other relevant product groupings; comparing results vs. latest forecast, Budget and LY. Make recommendations based on the data.
• Enter all promotional and permanent markdowns in system.
• Forecast Sample Sale sales, select and transfer inventory, set pricing, and recap final results.
• Create Off Price offers for the Wholesale team.
• Support the destruction process, transferring selected skus when needed.
• Support the analysis and development of new processes, tools, and methods.
• Maintain effective communication with various departments, including Buying, Finance, Retail Operations, and Stores.
• Create ad hoc reports as needed.

• Two (2) years of experience in a related role.
• Strong analytical/statistical/quantitative skills (allocation and forecasting experience a plus)
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Microsoft Office, SAP, Business Objects.
• Strong strategic thinking (ability to identify future opportunities based on current & historical data).
• Must be comfortable working in and pulling data from multiple data sources.
• Ability to develop reports for executive level review.
• Strong listening, communication, and presentation skills. Interactions with team members/cross-functional partners at all levels, Locally and Internationally. English fluency, written/verbal, required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively, time management skills, ownership and initiative.

• Travel to stores as necessary to enhance job performance, build trust/communication with the field.