REVENUE FORECASTING AND ANALYTICS LEAD, EMEA

at  Ralph Lauren

Ref #:
W152349
Department:
Merchandising & Planning
City:
Plan-les-Ouates
State/Province:
Geneva
Location:
Switzerland
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
As the Wholesale revenue forecast and analytics lead you will be joining a cross functional process and team with the aim of achieving EMEA revenue forecasts and on time customer deliveries. You will be a thought leader in analytics and tools to lead a team dedicated to providing the business with accurate forecasting and customer delivery performance. You will be responsible for not only setting the strategic direction for our analytics initiatives but also hands-on in teaching and guiding teams across multiple functions on how to leverage these tools to drive business outcomes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Revenue Forecasting leader:

• Develop, refine, and manage a comprehensive revenue forecasting process for wholesale operations. Ensure accurate, timely, and actionable forecasts that support strategic decision-making and target achievement
• Collaborate with finance, buying, planning, supply chain, sales, and sales operations teams to ensure alignment between revenue forecasts and operational plans
• Implement and manage advanced tools and systems to match supply with demand, with predictive analytics to ensure accurate revenue forecasting
• Oversee the segmentation for forecasting purpose of the 3,000+ customer base to ensure tailored forecasting approaches that account for different market dynamics and customer behaviors
• Lead a team of forecasting analysts, providing mentorship, guidance, and strategic direction
• Present forecast updates to senior leadership, providing clear insights and recommendations. Prepare detailed reports and dashboards to communicate forecast accuracy, variance analysis, and potential revenue risks
• Identify opportunities to enhance forecasting accuracy, efficiency, and operational alignment. Implement best practices, new technologies, and process improvements to streamline forecasting and operational coordination
• Develop strategies to mitigate revenue risks and capitalize on opportunities. Ensure forecasts are aligned with overall business objectives and financial goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders

Please refer the Job description for details