OverviewWe are always looking for new passion-fuelled colleagues to move ECCO forward. Keep an eye on this page where all available jobs will be featured. Please note that we do not receive unsolicited applications.Vacant retail store jobsTo see our vacant retail jobs please select the appropriate market from the links below.To strengthen our Team for our Southern European Sales Region, we are looking for an eager and enthusiastic Allocator Analyst in a fashion growing reality in Milan.Our Southern European sales region consist of the countries Italy, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Greece and Malta, with its HQ in Milan.The Allocator Analyst is providing support for the planning and forecasting processes for the brand business to ensure company financial objectives are achieved. This position will provide strategic and analytical support to merchandising through all phases of product life cycle (pre-season and in season) and will collaborate with cross functional business stakeholders to ensure sales, gross margin, and key investment goals are achieved.General ResponsibilitiesWork closely with merchandise teamAnalyse product and collection performance and give input on collection evolution and/or in-season actions to drive better salesCoordinate with the Product Merchandiser the EOS Process.Work closely with merchandise team to guarantee the correct coverage and maximize Sales and ST% in our Retail Channel.Support the relevant departments with analysis of previous season performance for the Forecasting and Buying Process.The key responsibilities of the Allocator Analyst are:Allocation – 60%Coordinate Efficient movement of stock between stores to constantly optimize sell throughCoordinating returns by the end of season to the South warehouse and stock movements to the outlet.Analysing sold products and Stock levels in all stores.Consolidation of in season stockCollection Performance reporting and Stock Control – 40%Work directly with South European stakeholders for weekly checking and reportingProvide sell in and sell out data on ongoing and past seasons.cooperate with the South Merchandiser in the Forecasting and Buying activities for both Channel Wholesale and Retail.Provide market reportsFeedback to the product team on SKU performanceFeedback on size splits in the marketsGive input on current store grading to optimize cross docks to stores (main orders)Periodical meeting with the south merchandise to align on activitiesPeriodical meeting with the Commercial team to provide analysis and reportsEducationDegree or equivalent working experienceExperience from the fashion industry is preferred, but not mandatoryExperience• Minimum of 3 years of working experience within a Merchandising role preferably in an international retail organization (analysis – allocation and reporting)• Experience with SAP• Experience with Microsoft ExcelLanguage• Italian (mother tongue knowledge)• Fluent in English (written and spoken)• Additional language skills specific to the substructure/market (native/or near-native), written and spoken. Spanish and/or French would be a plusOptional competenciesInternational approachProblem solving & decision drivenSupportive & proactiveWorking in a changing environmentAnalytical approach and fact drivenStrong communication skills and interaction with multiple stakeholders and nationalitiesAbility to manage self in demanding environmentHigh attention to detailCapable of working under pressure in a fast-paced industryTeam player
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