Sales & Business Planning Manager - New York City

Job description

Position MAIN PURPOSE

LOEWE is currently seeking a Sales & Business Planning Manager to join its New York team. As part of the Supply Chain team, the Sales & Business Planning Manager plays a key role in driving business performance across the region through strategic sales planning, inventory optimization, and forecasting excellence. This position is responsible for building robust category and by sku level sales plans that support merchandising ambitions, maximizing business opportunities, and ensure accurate replenishment needs across the network.

The role is also responsible for all business aspects related to Outlet, Family Sale, and licensed fragrance activities Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Sales Planning & Forecasting Lead the regional best estimate planning process across gender, category, and seasonality to support Open-to-Buy and weekly sales performance tracking. Monitor weekly performance against plan and prior year, identifying risks, opportunities, and key business drivers. SKU Planning & Business Performance Manage monthly SKU-level sales planning in Anaplan across permanent and carryover categories.

Partner closely with the central Business & Sales Planning team to review plan revisions and highlight key variances versus prior month. Measure forecast accuracy and proactively identify opportunities and risks impacting future performance. Monitor stock availability against sales plans and escalate potential business impacts in a timely manner. Deliver detailed category performance analysis and reporting to support informed commercial and inventory decisions.

Collaborate with Merchandising and Visual Merchandising teams to drive sales in permanent and carryover business Buying Sessions Translate central OTB into store-level plans by gender and seasonality. Build by SKU plans in Anaplan for permanent and carryover aligned with OTB to support the seasonal buy Prepare and present permanent and carryover plans, securing stakeholder alignment and sign-off. Produce purchase review roll-ups and ad hoc analyses Outlet, Family Sale & End-of-Season Strategy Own planning and execution support for Outlet business and Family Sale activities.

Partner with central teams to manage the product lifecycle calendar. Project end-of-season stock levels and identify gaps relative to sales plans and inventory targets. Execute regional end-of-season pricing and promotional strategies to support topline performance and overall inventory optimization. Licensed Fragrance Planning & Operations Manage sales planning and order placement for perfumes and home scents through Loewe Perfumes.

Track orders and validate invoices across the US and Canada. Coordinate non-sellable goods for stores to ensure operational consistency. Reporting & Business Intelligence Serve as the regional key user for reporting development and training in Power BI and Excel. Act as the primary liaison with central Supply Chain on Power BI rollout initiatives Lead the transition of regional reporting into Power BI, ensuring consistency, data accuracy, and business relevance.

Profile Profile & Qualifications Minimum 5–7 years of experience in planning Strong MS Office skills are required, with advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI Desktop – report building, data modeling and DAX development Experience with Anaplan & luxury retail is a plus. Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate data into clear commercial insights and recommendations. Strong understanding of inventory dynamics, forecasting, and retail performance levers.

Proven ability to operate effectively across multiple stakeholders and planning horizons. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complexity in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative, proactive, and commercially minded, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Additional information About LOEWE Founded in Spain in 1846, LOEWE is the second-oldest luxury fashion house in the world.

Since 2025, the House is under the creative direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, guided by a rich artistic sensibility and an imaginative exploration of craft. This new chapter builds on core sensibilities of LOEWE: an intellectual and playful approach to fashion, the vibrant spirit of Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched leather expertise. At LOEWE we are committed to a culture that welcomes all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic background and abilities, including people with disabilities of all types.

Our aim is for everyone to feel valued, included, and empowered to contribute their best.

Employee benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $115,000 - $125,000 yearly. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and a retirement plan with employer contribution. At our Maison, we offer a generous benefits package including medical insurance, bonus structure, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k, automatic employee contribution, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform key job functions.

Career development About LOEWE Founded in Spain in 1846, LOEWE is the second-oldest luxury fashion house in the world.