Assortment Planning Specialist

Paris, France

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.

WHO YOU ARE

• 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.