Company Description In 1916, skillful master perfumers created a new fresh, refined and modern fragrance in a small perfumer's laboratory in the old town center of Parma. Named Colonia, this first Italian eau de cologne expressed a new sensibility. What was most striking about it was its formula, produced exclusively with natural ingredients, and its bottle showcasing Art Deco lines. Its popularity reached its pinnacle in the 1950s during the golden age of Italian cinema, when the biggest names in the industry discovered the fragrance while in Rome for film shoots at the famous Cinecittà studios. Going beyond the Italian border and transcending time and fashion, Colonia became the exclusive perfume of high society, an unmistakable symbol of Italian elegance. The brand, which opened its first boutique in Milan in 1998, has since developed a wide range of products, including fragrances, colognes, beauty and shaving products, a home collection and leather accessories. Today, Acqua di Parma is a lifestyle brand in a high profile market, a worldwide byword for sophistication and Italian refinement. Acqua di Parma invites you today to join its North America teams. Acqua di Parma is part of the LVMH Group. Job Description The role of the Part-Time Planner is to support the Key Account Manager in strategic planning, forecasting, and analyzing business to ensure both sales and shipment goals and correct inventory level in distribution. This includes day to day assisting Key Account Manager with seasonal calendar building, allocations, and order management. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAccount Planning and Management • Assist Key Account Manager in FY planning of novelty and basic for internal purchasing • Maintain retailer relationships by meeting with key retailer stakeholders consistently to discuss and align on all aspects of sell-in. • Assisting Key Account Manager in launch strategies allocation for sellable and non-sellable by retailers/doors and communicate execution plans to the Field Sales team to optimize results. • Overview all account stock and matrix by door / sku to align with Sell-out Sales and Order Management • Assisting Key Account Manager in negotiating receipt on a daily basis • Collaborate with Marketing, Strategy and Field Director to develop and execute product launches from beginning to end. • Collaborate with field to ensure that account plans are inclusive of field feedback and are successfully executed in the field. • Analyze stock and sales at door/sku level identifying receipts opportunities and reduce liabilities. • Update promotional calendars with Regionals. • Provide regular feedback pertaining to the Retailer account. • Track orders daily and work closely with Customer Management. Keep Field team informed of orders coming in • Communicate to Field sales force all information pertaining to Retailer. • Assisting Key Account Manager in writing sales order and POSM for Events based on sales target Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in sales analysis, reporting, and finance preferably in the retail and/or luxury industry
- Experience developing account plans and strategies and with planning and execution of retail events and programs to drive sell-through and sell-in
- Strong understanding of operating practices of key Department Store and Specialty retailers
- High level skills in MS Office, especially Excel; Cognos and Power BI experience preferred
- Good communication and relationship building skills
- Strong analytical capabilities
- Ability to multitask, think outside the box, and has a keen eye for detail
- Strong understanding and knowledge of leading beauty and fragrance brands
- Demonstrates Learning Agility: able to anticipate change, face reality, draw conclusions, and swiftly mobilize to adapt to changing needs and demands
- Travel required per business needs (New York corporate office and Retailer locations)
Additional Information LVMH Inc. uses the published salary range as a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance and tenure. While the published salary range is a good faith reflection of the targeted salary level for the position, LVMH Inc. reserves the right to pay outside of the published salary range of $40/hour. This job description is intended to cover the core accountabilities of the position and is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.