Offre d'emploi Global Head of Merchandise Planning (F/H)

Marque française iconique présente dans près de 100 pays, Lacoste se distingue notamment par son savoir-faire unique dont est empreint chacun de ses métiers, de la confection à la distribution omnicanale. Chez Lacoste, l'élégance va au-delà du style. Cette élégance guide l'ensemble de ses actions et de ses engagements, sociétaux et environnementaux.

Travailler chez Lacoste, c'est appartenir à une communauté de 8500 collaborateurs déterminés à construire l'avenir. Engagée à faire de l'égalité des chances une réalité et à révéler les potentiels, l'entreprise rassemble des talents de tous horizons, quelles que soient leurs différences.

Global Merchandise Planning

* Lead merchandise planning strategy across global regions with a unified approach to top line, margin and inventory performance
* Partner with regional leaders to translate global strategy into actionable seasonal plans, adapting for local market realities
* Guide seasonal regional purchase plans and stock equation, presenting business insights and regional inputs to Global Lead Team
* Review and advise action points of regional purchase plan, securing sustainable inventory level and improve inventory turnover
* Partner with Buying to champion strategic product categories, ensuring they are well implemented in the buy according to the sales trajectory
* Optimise product life cycle management to enhance sell-through, reduce markdown risk, and improve inventory turnover
* Create and foster a data-driven planning culture through knowledge sharing and best practice dissemination

System & Process Evolution

* Support the global roll-out of a custom Buying and Planning system, overseeing implementation and driving change management
* Champion digital transformation initiatives that elevate merchandise planning efficiency and business impact
* Partner closely with IT counterparts in the build and roll-out phases of dedicated merchandising software
* Ensure the new system enhances visibility, streamlines processes, and improves real-time decision-making
* Support in troubleshooting and analysing business impact of activities carried out by Planning teams

* 10+ years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, or financial planning within Brand, fashion, or premium luxury sectors

* Proven track record in leading global planning strategies and influencing senior stakeholders

* Strong analytical skills with expertise in financial modelling, demand forecasting, and pricing strategy

* Experience implementing and managing Anaplan or similar planning systems

* Ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and lead transformation initiatives in a fast-paced, matrix-ed organisation

* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with both senior executives and operational teams