Do you have 3-5 years of experience in planning, with a strong understanding of sales, margin, and inventory management within a wholesale business?
Are you highly analytical, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate data into actionable business strategies?
Can you work independently while collaborating with international teams, effectively managing cross-functional communication in both English and Italian?
MacGregor Black is partnering with a Global Fashion Brand who are looking for a Wholesale Finance & Planning Manager to join their European Finance team in Milan .
This role will play a critical part in financial planning, sales forecasting, and inventory management to ensure we meet our business objectives. If you have a strong analytical mindset, experience in wholesale planning, and the ability to work in an international environment
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and distribute weekly reports and data visualizations on sales and inventory performance.
* Maintain and update wholesale topside planning by account.
* Analyse historical trends and current market data to create actionable strategies.
* Support the market process by preparing assortment targets by account.
* Track and manage vendor allowances to ensure adherence to financial agreements.
* Develop 12-month forward-looking projections for key replenishment SKUs.
* Collaborate with key accounts to drive real-time planning and monthly forecast consensus.
* Manage inventory levels to meet target weeks of supply (WOS) and coordinate monthly buys with production partners.
* Maintain merchandise class plans that align with product development and financial objectives.
* Set seasonal sales and margin goals, reconciling both top-down and bottom-up forecasts.
* Participate in product reviews with sales, merchandising, and design teams to ensure alignment with planning objectives.
* Conduct historical sales analysis to support seasonal hindsight reviews.
What We're Looking For?
* Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial planning, inventory management, or sales planning within a wholesale business.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.
* Advanced Excel skills required; experience with planning or forecasting tools is a plus.
* Fluent in English and Italian (both written and spoken).
* Ability to work independently while effectively engaging with cross-functional and international teams.
* Willingness to accommodate international time zones as needed.
* Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, or a related field.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growing organisation and play a key role in driving financial excellence.
For more information, please contact Fraser Graham.