Assortment Planning Specialist

Paris, France

Maternity Cover - CDD 5-6 months

Reporting to the Product Merchandising Manager, you will ensure that the assortment is aligned with the needs of regional markets and supports product development pipelines. You will act as a champion of consumer needs, ensuring that market demand is effectively communicated to global teams and incorporated into assortment plans.

YOUR MISSION

• Analyze product performance and communicate regional market needs for product development in line with development timelines.
• Optimize the product assortment across all distribution channels (stores, kiosks, pop-ups, franchises, wholesalers, multi-brand retailers, etc.).
• Evaluate and adapt the global assortment while ensuring local market needs are included.
• Play a key role in product innovation and development.
• Monitor collection performance and ensure objectives are met (e.g., LFL %, adoption rate, etc.).
• Support the sales forecasting process for new products (forecasts aligned with Merchandising budgets).
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders (Merchandising, Marketing, Retail, Commercial teams) on Go-to-Market and trade initiatives.
• Act as a guardian of the brand framework and standards.
• Drive assortment performance and maximize commercial results.
• Participate in local pricing discussions (retail and wholesale).
• Work closely with stores and internal teams.

Profile description

• 3+ years of experience in merchandising, planning, sourcing, or demand planning.
• Retail/store experience is a plus.
• Fluent in English (French and Spanish would be an advantage).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a corporate environment with an e-commerce component is a plus.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Data-driven and fact-based approach to decision-making.
• Commercial mindset with a strong focus on customer needs.
• Experience working in a fast-paced international environment.