Business Analyst

**Position**:
**Job Title**:Business Analyst & Collection Merchandise

6 months mission - extensible to 12 months

Starting now

**Entity**:Fashion Group

**Reports To**:Anne Collinet

**Location**: Paris

**Job Overview**:
The Fashion Group Business Analyst & Collection Merchandise will play a key role in supporting the analysis of product performance across all Maisons and product lines within the Fashion Group by working closely with Anne Collinet, Fashion Group Chief Product and Business Development Officer, to provide detailed insights into collection plans, pricing strategies, and market trends, ultimately contributing to informed decision-making and optimized merchandising strategies for our ecosystem.

**Job responsibilities**:
**Responsibilities**:

- **Product Performance Analysis**:Conduct in-depth analysis of product performance data across all Maisons and product lines, identifying key trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- **Collection Planning Support**:Assist in the analysis of collection plans, providing data-driven insights to optimize product assortment, identify potential gaps, and align with market demand.
- **Pricing Analysis**:Analyze pricing strategies and competitive positioning, providing recommendations to optimize pricing structures and maximize profitability.
- **Trend Identification & Reporting**:Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities, providing regular reports and insights to inform merchandising decisions.
- **Data Management & Reporting**:Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used for analysis, developing and maintaining reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
- **Cross-functional Collaboration**:Collaborate effectively with merchandising, marketing, and sales teams to gather data, share insights, and support the implementation of merchandising strategies.
- **Ad-hoc Analysis & Support**:Provide ad-hoc analytical support to Anne Collinet and the merchandising team as needed, addressing specific business questions and challenges.
- **Recommendations**:Formulate recommendations based on analyses for inventory, assortment, pricing strategies.

**Profile**:
**Profile**:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Proven experience of a minimum of 5 years of experience in a business retail merchandising role, preferably within our Fashion group ecosystem.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze product performance data and provide actionable insights.
- A passion for fashion and a strong understanding of market trends.
- Fluency in English. French is a strong plus

**Additional information**:
**Key Skills**:

- **Analytical Skills**:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets.
- **Data Visualization**:Proficiency in data visualization techniques, with the ability to create clear and concise reports and dashboards.
- **Retail/Fashion Acumen**:A solid understanding of the retail and fashion industry, with knowledge of merchandising principles, product lifecycles, and market trends.
- **Communication Skills**:Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- **Collaboration Skills**:Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- **Organizational Skills**:Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

**Skills development opportunities**:
**What You Will Gain**:

- **In-depth Industry Experience**:Gain valuable experience within a leading fashion group, working with diverse Maisons and product lines.
- **Direct Impact on Business Strategy**:Contribute directly to key business decisions related to collection planning, pricing, and merchandising strategies.
- **Professional Development**:Enhance your analytical, data visualization, and communication skills through hands-on experience and mentorship from senior leaders.
- **Cross-functional Exposure**:Collaborate with various teams across the organization, gaining a broad understanding of the fashion ecosystem.
- **Networking Opportunities**:Build a strong professional network within the fashion industry and LVMH Fashion Group.

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