Merchandise Planning Manager; Temp), Sandro, 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

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.

• 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).

• Own warehouse inbound and outbound forecasting.
• Manage SKU-level inventory forecasts and global transfer approvals.

• Own planning tools and reporting integrity.
• Drive transition from Excel-based reporting to Tableau / Anaplan.
• Continuously improve planning processes and efficiency.

• 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.

$33,000 - $42,000 USD