Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.
If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!
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Department overview:
The Franchise (Latin America) division is part of the Wholesale team within Michael Kors and is responsible for 180+ stores spanning 35+ countries, including Lifestyle, Multi-brand, Outlets and Ecommerce.
The Planning function defines the strategic plans and must work collaboratively with Buying, Sales, Operations, Logistics and VM to maximize sales potential and drive the business forward. The team operate in a fast-paced environment and must be agile and dynamic to cater for the partner’s needs.
Who You Are:
You are energetic, reliable, self-motivated and have strong communication. You thrive in a rapidly changing environment, are fashion-curious and capable of multi-tasking and prioritizing in a demanding environment.
What You’ll Do:
The primary purpose of this role is to partner with MK commercial teams, franchise partners to drive the planning and trading strategies that will grow and maximize commercial opportunities for Franchise in Latin America.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be the ‘go to’ person for financial reporting, analysis and trade discussions relating to your area of the business.
- Take initiative in making strategic trade suggestions and competently tackle challenging partner conversations.
- Manage the critical path to set-up and streamline ways of working; tailoring to meet the needs of your business.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and challenge the status quo of our reporting systems/processes to maximize efficiency and achieve increased sales, profitability and sell-thru.
- Build and maintain 5Y growth plan in collaboration with Business Development Director; ensuring both MK and partner expectations are met.
- Work autonomously to strategically manage WSSIs to forecast seasonal open-to-buys, propose in-season replenishment opportunities, effectively plan promotional activity/EOSS, minimize terminal stocks and cancellations.
- Own the end-to-end process of OTB review, presenting to Directors/VP and negotiating with Partners.
- Establish partnerships to support Business Development and Sales teams in market preparations, assortment building and buying appointments; confidently taking the lead where required.
- Lead the set-up of new assortment and range planning tools to connect creative and financial requirements through strategic assortment and range planning.
- Work closely with Operations to monitor the flow of stock into stores, ensuring the timely launch of new seasons, reactive replenishment and effective EOSS management.
- Assist in the planning and execution of new store openings and exit strategies for store closures.
- Strong people leader, who coaches, motivates and develops team members.
You’ll Need to Have:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree.
- 5-10 year experience within a Planning/Merchandising position (preferably within franchisees).
- Advanced Excel Skills.
- Prior experience managing junior level reports.
- Experience in an International Brand/Retailer.
We’d Love to See:
- Fluent in Spanish.
- Strong analytical acumen and problem-solving skills.
- Effective collaboration to partner with internal and external stakeholders.
- Confident and well-informed knowledge to negotiate and influence decision making.
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Dynamic & resilient candidates and happy to do business at fast pace.
MK Perks:
- Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
- Summer Fridays
- Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
- Cross-brand Discount
- Exclusive Employee Sales
- Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
- 401k Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Thrive Wellness Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Gym Discounts
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Compensation Range:
$105,000.00-$130,000.00Similar Jobs
What We Do
Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, MICHAEL Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, wearable technology, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all, is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle empire with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry, been honored for his philanthropy, and earned the respect and affection of millions. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 25 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. Continuing his philanthropic efforts, in 2013 Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products, as well as from other targeted initiatives, help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over twenty five million meals (and counting) to hungry children.
