Head of Merchandising

At Swarovski, where innovation meets inspiration, our people desire to explore, experience, and create. We are looking for a Head of Merchandising and Planning where you will get a chance to work in a rewarding role within a diverse team that is pushing boundaries. Be part of a truly iconic global brand, learn and grow with us. We're bold and inventive, revealing astonishing things like no one else can. A world of wonder awaits you.
About the job
- Responsible for provision of accurate demand forecast for clusters across all categories and channels.
- Management of bottom-up merchandise financial plan and reconciliation with targets across cluster.
- Responsible for open to buy (OTB) and inventory management across clusters for the complete demand lifecycle.
- Optimize stock turn across all POS.
- Effective Promotion and Markdown management.
- Responsible for replenishment, ordering (SR) and allocation process and optimization in close cooperation with the Allocators.
- Manage all demand related process within scope continually striving for improvement and optimization.
- Build and nurture a collaborative environment in a cross functional networked team.
- Support the implementation and roll out of any new Planning tool or Process.
About you
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role
- Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze and utilize financial measurements.
- Advance knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong understanding of Merchandising and Product.
- Advance level of Portuguese and English
- Spanish is a plus
What we offer
You can expect a range of benefits, including:
- Swarovski Products Discount
- Medical Insurance
- Attractive Conditions for pension funds
- Wellness offerings available on-site
- Subsidized public transport
- Meal Ticket
Masters of Light Since 1895
Swarovski creates beautiful crystal-based products of impeccable quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality.
Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and sells the world's finest crystal, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds and zirconia, jewelry, and accessories, as well as crystal objects and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sales in around 140 countries and employs more than 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. A responsible relationship with people and the planet is part of Swarovski's heritage. Today this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures across the value chain, with an emphasis on circular innovation, championing diversity, inclusion and self-expression, and in the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations bringing positive environmental and social impact.
Swarovski is an equal opportunity employer. We give our people the guts to celebrate individuality and pride ourselves on creating a workplace where people feel involved, respected, valued, connected, and heard. A place where anyone/everyone belongs. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law of the countries we operate in.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Swarovski is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and will take Affirmative Action in those appropriate employment situations. All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, age, national or ancestral origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status and disability.

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