Zone Merchandise Planner

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1. SELECT ZONE OFFER PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOR A SUSTAINABLE OFFER

• Strategic Analysis: Evaluate product positioning by aligning commercial goals with environmental strategy (Turnover, Circular TO, CO2 impact, and Brand Image).
• Market & Consumer Insights: Summarize Zone market trends and integrate changing behaviors (trade-in, second-life, repair, rental) into the offer.
• Competitive Intelligence: Co-analyze competitor trends to maintain regional relevance.
• Business Planning: Co-build a 2-year business plan (Tactic Y+2) integrating circular economy principles and sustainable commercial tactics.
• Omnichannel Selection: Partner with Online teams and suppliers (AMI/SRB) to curate offers that respect Quality requirements (OIB).
• Sustainability Standards: Ensure all selections contribute to environmental respect through Eco-Conception and CO2 assessment data.

2. SECURE THE ALIGNMENT OF THE ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK

• Business Plan Validation: Validate the $Y+3$ Business Plan at the family level and write demand tactics aligned with the sport's strategy.
• Range Costing: Build and validate the number of products selected per range in connection with the Category Manager.
• Stock Piloting: Initialize turnover targets and define target inventory levels (stock norms) aligned with operational tactics.
• Activity Piloting: Analyze demand reporting and decide on action plans to achieve zone objectives.

3. PILOT & ENSURE THE RELIABILITY OF SALES FORECASTS

• Tactical Forecasting: Forecast sales quantities at the super-model level for a 2-year horizon.
• Pre-Season Preparation: Forecast quantities during Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and validate selections for the upcoming season.
• Lifecycle Management: Analyze and adjust sales forecasts in-season through the end of the product's life cycle.
• Alignment: Guarantee strict consistency between economic piloting and sales forecasting.

4. ENSURE RELIABLE PURCHASE PLANNING

• Tactical Estimates: Estimate 2-year purchase forecasts based on new business models (wholesale, rental, etc.) and industrial capacity.
• Purchase Parameters: Calculate RFQ quantities, adjust in-season purchase parameters (MRP), and communicate via S&OE tracking.
• Network Implantation: Create implantation orders based on the specific tactic for your perimeter.
• Agility: Manage purchases throughout the season, adapting to