Project Manager leading cross-functional projects to improve planning, allocation, and merchandise processes at Guess. Collaboration across departments to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
Responsibilities
Support the Retail teams by leading cross-functional projects aimed at improving planning, allocation, buying and merchandise planning processes, tools, and governance.
Ensure that strategic and operational initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives, contributing to sales optimization, inventory efficiency, and profitability across the EMEA and NA regions.
Act as the main point of contact between business stakeholders and project teams.
Collect, structure, and prioritize business requirements related to Planning, Allocation, Buying and Merchandise Planning.
Organize and facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and workshops.
Ensure clear communication of project status, risks, and decisions to senior stakeholders.
Support the definition and implementation of new processes in line with business needs.
Drive change management activities to ensure adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
Partner with Planning & Allocation leadership to translate strategic objectives into executable initiatives.
Identify project risks, issues, and interdependencies early.
Define and monitor mitigation and contingency plans.
Proactively escalate critical issues to ensure minimal impact on business operations.
Support budget planning and monitoring for assigned projects.
Track project KPIs and benefits realization, ensuring alignment with financial and operational targets (sales, margin, stock efficiency).
Optimize the use of internal and external resources.
Prepare clear and structured project documentation, including business cases, project plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.
Deliver executive-level reporting with focus on progress, outcomes, risks, and next steps.
Identify opportunities to improve project management practices within the Planning & Allocation area.
Contribute to the development of standards, templates, and best practices across the function.
Design, develop, and maintain automated dashboards for the business users.
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in project management, preferably in retail, fashion, supply chain, planning, or allocation environments.
Experience working on planning, allocation, forecasting, or merchandise planning projects is a strong advantage.
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