Planning & Allocation Project Manager (fixed term contract)

The Project Manager supports the Retail teams by leading cross-functional projects aimed at improving planning, allocation, buying and merchandise planning processes, tools, and governance. The role ensures 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.

Acting as a key interface between Planning & Allocation, Finance, Buying, Retail Operations, IT, and Logistics, the Project Manager enables change, process standardization, and continuous improvement within a complex, fast-paced retail environment.

Stakeholder Management & Governance

• 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
  
  

Process & Change Management

• 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
  
  

Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

• 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
  
  

Budget, Resources & KPIs

• 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
  
  

Reporting & Documentation

• 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
  
  

Continuous Improvement

• 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

Education & Experience

• 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
  
  

Technical & Professional Skills

• Solid project management skills (scope, timelines, resources, risks, budget)
• Skilled in designing and optimizing Power BI reporting frameworks
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to understand sales, stock, margin, and performance drivers
• Experience working with planning and allocation systems and reporting tools
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar)
  
  

Soft Skills & Behaviors

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
• Structured, proactive, and results-oriented approach
• High level of ownership, accountability, and problem-solving capability
• Team player with a collaborative and service-oriented mindset
  
  

LANGUAGES

• Fluent English (written and spoken). Additional European languages are a plus
  
  

Benefits

• An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
• Balance between work and personal life: Smart Working (Hybrid work model) and Time flexibility;
• Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community
• Arts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!
• Training & Development platform and paths
• Discount on our products both online and in stores
• External consultant contract will also be evaluated
  
  

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