The new role of Product and Planning Manager is open for LC Waikiki Russia.

The workplace location is at LC Waikiki Headquarters in Istanbul

JOB DESCRIPTION

To be a partner with internal business partners (Buying Management, Store Merchandising, Market Research) to gather all necessary inputs to create initial merchandise and demand plan that support the overall financial objectives
Manage the financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans on a seasonal basis
Being able to choose and combine products suitable for the Russian persona, occasion, climate/season based on experience and expertise, and to explain the reasoning based on the preferences of Russian customers and past experiences from the global LC WAIKIKI assortment
Adapt the global commercial calendar for local market taking consideration local market trends and seasonal timing
Being able to explain which of the global current trends, key items or colors are not suitable for the Russian customer, with reasons and experience-based data
Being curious about the favorites and bestsellers on related marketplaces and websites of leading brands in the market, constantly following them and able to convincingly interpret why they sell well
Constant review of competitors assortment, pricing and promotion activities. Adapt product and pricing strategy if needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 10 years of experience in product and planning processes with deep understanding of assortment and range planning in fashion industry
Having experience within a customer experience led/fast fashion fast paced background
High quality and detail oriented, stress resilient and dedicated
Responsive to sales stock profit data and able to understand and interpret them
Having a high curiosity and willingness to learn, acting with a continuous research perspective
Good communication skills, ability for empathy, being a team-player and humbleness
Be native Russian speaker and advanced level of English is must
Willing to relocate in Istanbul
Having no obstacle to travel