LATAM Merchandise Planning Lead

Job Title: LATAM Planner Lead Location: Polanco, CDMX Reports To: Latam Wholesale & Merchandising Director Your Mission As the LATAM Planner Lead , you will transform topline financial targets (Sales, Profit, and Inventory Turnover) into actionable, data-driven category plans. You'll optimize assortments, margins, and inventory across all retail channels in the LATAM region, using your strategic mindset and analytical strength to influence key decisions. Key Responsibilities 1. Financial Forecasting & Planning Lead monthly sales, inventory, and profit re-forecasts in collaboration with HQ using corporate planning tools. Present updated forecasts to local and global leadership, including participation in Rolling Open-To-Buy (ROTB) meetings. 2. Sales & Trend Analysis Monitor and analyze sales data to identify trends, growth opportunities, and performance gaps. Adapt merchandising strategies to align with category and store performance. 3. Inventory Management & OTB Develop robust Open-To-Buy plans to ensure optimal inventory levels across categories. Manage inventory flow to minimize overstock and reduce stockouts, while maximizing sell-through rates. 4. Product Lifecycle Strategy Recommend replenishments, markdowns, and end-of-life strategies based on data-driven insights. Oversee seasonal product transitions and inter-channel transfers. 5. Budgeting & Forecasting Prepare detailed sales and margin forecasts and buying budgets. Track financial KPIs and recommend tactical adjustments when needed. 6. Wholesale Planning Supervise and guide the LATAM Wholesale & Planning Analyst during seasonal sales campaigns. 7. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Buying, Allocation, Finance, Retail, and HQ Planning teams. Communicate category performance, risks, and opportunities to key stakeholders. Provide insights and recommendations to drive profitable decision-making across LATAM markets. 8. Reporting & Analytics Develop and manage weekly and ad-hoc reports to support strategic planning and decision-making. Lead seasonal and end-of-season analyses, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals. What You’ll Bring Strong analytical and forecasting abilities, with a keen eye for detail and trends Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling, etc.) Proven experience in planning, ideally within the luxury retail or fashion industry Experience using planning tools and data reporting systems (experience with SAP and Power BI is a plus) Prior use of corporate planning software/tools. Advanced English (Portuguese is a plus) Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence across teams and align diverse functions toward shared goals Why Ferragamo? We’re a house with a heritage — and a future driven by innovation. At Ferragamo, your voice matters, your work makes an impact, and your growth is part of our journey. Ready to be part of something bigger?

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970