Profile
The Merchandising Process and Systems Manager is a professional with a strong analytical mindset and proven experience in merchandising processes and systems. The profile will be the architect of our digital merchandising workflows and supports the design, development, and evolution of digital processes and systems that enable global merchandising activities. The person contributes to building reliable and well-structured technological solutions that support business decisions while preserving the central role of craftsmanship
Role Responsibilities
The Merchandising Process Manager works closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, and IT teams, ensuring that product lifecycle data flows seamlessly across systems and that tools effectively support planning, analysis, and decision-making and is responsible for ensuring that merchandising processes and systems are coherent, efficient, and scalable.
Key activities include:
Designing, optimising, and integrating end-to-end data flows across enterprise systems, ensuring the accuracy and continuity of product lifecycle information
Developing advanced analytical models to support assortment planning and inventory optimisation, translating complex commercial and operational variables into reliable forecasts
Analysing and re-engineering merchandising planning processes to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enable timely decision-making
In addition, the role contributes to the development of bespoke digital tools, dashboards, and reporting solutions that make data more accessible to merchandising teams. The role also evaluates the use of emerging technologies — including AI and machine learning — to automate repetitive tasks and strengthen decision-making.
Qualifications
Experience in merchandising process development, analytics, or systems, preferably within the Fashion or Luxury industry
Strong background in process engineering, systems design, or data architecture, with exposure to merchandising or supply chain dynamics
Proficiency in planning and merchandising systems (e.g. Board, Anaplan), data manipulation tools (SQL, Python, or R), and data visualisation platforms (Power BI, Tableau)
Good knowledge of enterprise systems such as SAP ERP, Centric PLM, or similar
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable solutions
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical and creative stakeholders
Master’s degree in Management Engineering, Computer Science, or other highly quantitative disciplines
Knowledge of Italian and English is required.
The Brunello Cucinelli story started in 1978 in Solomeo, a small historical hamlet in Italy that has always been the beating heart of the company. We strive to follow the rhythms of the land we live in and to cherish its rich traditions, drawing inspiration from the natural and artistic beauties that surround us. The desire to put human beings at the center of everything guides every action and inspires an adventure that has lasted for over forty years now: today, we are a large community that knows no boundaries and the encounter with many different countries has given us the opportunity to make our dreams even bigger.
Since the very beginning, our goal has been to make high-quality creations to last and to be passed down to future generations. We were born from an intuition: to dye cashmere knitwear. We have developed, at the right pace, a personal vision of total looks, which is reflected in our ready-to-wear collections for Women, Men and Kids, as well as in our Lifestyle accessories line, all of which are proudly Made in Italy. We try to infuse every collection with the values, beauty and ideals that we breathe here in Solomeo and that we wish to spread around the world. The most authentic meaning of our identity and our continuous aesthetic research are built on manual skills and craftsmanship: lovingly cherished ancient knowledge and symbols of vital human creativity.
We are committed to passing on the legacy of our land to younger generations, and we work every day to build and support trust-based relationships with all our collaborators, aiming to promote the individual talent that is indispensable for balanced, respectful and lasting growth.
Protecting Beauty in all its forms, respecting human dignity and preserving the Universe are the ethical principles that guide us, helping us look to the future with faith and accept the challenges of today with enthusiasm, wishing to create something beautiful that stands the test of time.
