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CDI - Retail Merchandiser (H/F)

  • Commercial
  • Paris, FR
  • Permanent
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Reference code: JR131153

We make hearts beat.

In our Maison, we wish to create a welcoming home and bespoke moments to reveal and empower femininity, and nurture a multicultural community of clients and talents, lasting through generations.

Since 1964, Alaïa is a Parisian Fashion Maison, with a Couture soul and a timeless sense of beauty.

Founded on the vision of Azzedine Alaïa, a legendary master of cut who changed the look of fashion in the 80’s with his sculptural silhouettes, the Maison continues to shape the future with the same passion and technical excellence.

Today, we perpetuate this quest for perfection and modernity. Through shape-driven creation and iconic knits sculpted on the body, we craft unique interpretations of the free beauty of women, guided by creativity, precision and a deep passion for arts.

Joining Alaïa means becoming part of a Maison where heritage, modernity and craftmanship come together to inspire, empower and create lasting impact.

CDI - RETAIL MERCHANDISER

BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE JOB:

The mission of Retail Merchandiser involves a combination of strategic planning, market analysis and collaboration with various departments to ensure the commercial success of Alaia’s collections.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Pre-season buying: lead the buying process
  • In charge of the Worldwide OTB planning
  • Product Selection & offer curation
  • Review Regions Assortment
  • Size breakdown
  • In-season management:
  • Sales and performance analysis
  • In Charge of Forecast & Planning
  • Inventory Management with Product allocation and rebalancing
  • Delivery & Inbound Follow Up
  • Collaborate with VM team on set-up & follow up
  • Product & retail feedback to Central Product teams
  • Responsible for Price strategy

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum 5 years/ 8 years merchandising experience in Luxury brand experience
  • Business level in English
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. (Vlookup, Sumifs, Pivot etc.) and Powerpoint.
  • Experience with Anaplan & SAP
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

ATTRIBUTES

  • Strategic thinking and data-driven
  • Strong Communication skill
  • Proactive & Self driven
  • Detail oriented
  • Fashion-conscious
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Beauty beyond fashion

Alaïa’s quest for beauty is made possible by the unique savoir-faire of the ateliers. The Maison’s exclusive knitting technique allows to underline the body, as a second skin. Leather is a core material for ready to wear creations and iconic accessories.

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