International Merchandising Operations Associate

Ref #:

W147791

Department:

Merchandising & Planning

City:

Plan-les-Ouates

State/Province:

Geneva

Country:

Switzerland

Pay Range Max

Pay Range Min

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Laurens reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Companys brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the worlds most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

Join our team to drive business analytics supporting the buying process for the designated Brand/Category. Collaborate with Buying team on projections and execute buys, while controlling demand supply. Handle data management, provide relevant reporting, KPI measurement, and custom analysis to ensure seamless processes. Partner with Sourcing, PO Ops , Merchandising & Planning, Sales, Customer Service to leverage flow of product from Global Manufacturing into the Distribution Center.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Data management

• Coordinate and monitor products set up from merchandising, ensure products changes and attributes are reflected in a timely manner
• Update, track, control and report on costs deviations, provide analyses

Demand & Supply

• Monitor calendars , budgets and prepare monthly projections plan
• Execute buys accordingly for each season in alignment with seasonal buying strategy for EMEA and APAC wholesale
• Prepare, maintain buys with their respective sizing and run reconciliations
• Active participation in MOQ’s decisions with Global Merchandising, Sourcing and regional Buyers
• Conduct products availability analysis and take corrective actions to mitigate shortages and maximize customers service level

Deliveries tracking and inbound

• Analyse , reconcile buys , manage the stock delivery reports, follow delivery slides
• Take decision on PO split for region APAC wholesale customers

KPIs tracking

• Take initiatives to improve current processes and systems to gain efficiency and obtain best results
• Execute daily market supply-demand tracking and implement agreed actions
• Work towards reaching inventory & margins target levels while maximizing sales opportunities
• Provide expert analysis to ensure optimized supply plan to reach order fulfilment targets
• Work towards improving customers’ delivery demands
• Prepare presentational material
• Back up and support other IMO team members in other brands/categories

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

• 2-3 Years experience in Procurement, supply chain & Inventory Management or equivalent experience
• High degree of computer literacy, advanced MS Excel (V-lookups, formulas, pivot tables ), Power Point (presentation), Power Bi & SAP are a plus
• Strong analytical, and problem solving skills
• Fluent in reading, speaking and writing in English. Other languages a plus
• Ability to lead discussions
• Able to deal with uncertainty and cope with change in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Efficient time management, organizational ability and capacity to meet deadlines
• Respond quickly to adjust schedule and plans in response to unplanned events
• Solve business issues and able to make smart decisions
• Act with curiosity
• Flexible mind-set, team player
• Attention to detail & work accuracy
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment under little supervision. Maintain confidentiality and discretion