Outlet Planner (Milan, Italy)

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.

We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.

Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.

We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:The role of Tory Burch Outlet Planner is responsible for the budgeting, range building and product trading for the EU Outlet business. Partnering with all key stakeholders (Buying, Retail, VM and Store Teams), they will drive the planning strategy to achieve Sales $, GM$ and stock targets.

A Day in the Life:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Trading

Lead weekly trade meetings, analyzing topline & SKU level performance KPI’s and offering insights with actions for the BU.

Lead & propose recommendations for weekly promotional & clearance activity based on performance, planned investments, LY & MFR.

Partner with cross functional teams to determine actions to drive performance and future growth, providing support through analysis and recommendations.

Own EOM & EOY analysis & insights recapping trading performance and suggesting adjustments & actions to forward view.

Partner with allocation team on weekly distribution forecast and key areas of focus at category and sku level.

Planning

Own the EUME Outlet line cards for KIPs/Core/Carryover Lines flagging risks & opportunities as well as promotional actions to drive business while ensuring adherence to global weeks of cover targets for business unit and protecting availability to deliver sales objectives. Identify and recommend opportunities to improve sales performance through stock transfers or reorders.

Support the Snr. Manager with planning of budgets by category/ location based on the overall business and financial growth of the region.

Support the Snr. Manager with Monthly forecast review by category / location – providing insight of trend to anticipate future opportunities / risks to wider business.

Oversee Outlet inventory management process, critically assessing long and short-term risks & opps against business unit EOP stock targets, weeks of cover and stock turn, and influencing key stakeholders to implement solutions.

Own aged stock management proposing exit avenues to 3rd party or F&F sales to liquidate inventory and meet closing stock targets.

Range

Shared accountability for the hindsight process with Buying to successfully delivers market strategy based on learnings and insights.

Supports the OTB process alongside Snr. Manager, utilizing the forward strategies created and collaborating with buying counterpart to understand category changes that will impact KPIs.

Oversee the Sizing strategy for the Continuity reorders, incorporating changing market and client profile needs

Partner with Buying to create, manage and maintain Market & Buy Tools.

Support with Seasonal Buy roll up, ensuring sales, GM & OTB targets are met.

Candidate Requirements

Proven track record in Merchandise Planning within luxury/premium fashion environment

Minimum experience of 5+ years in a similar Planning, preferably with an Outlet background

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Must have advanced Excel skills

Experience in working in multiple currencies

Strong and effective presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

To Land This Role:

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

How We Work Together

Adaptable – We change before we have to

Entrepreneurial – We own it

Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory

Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes

Live the Values – We show up for each other

Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

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