Hybrid Planning & Allocation Project Manager – Fixed Term Contract

at GUESS?, Inc.

• Job title: Planning & Allocation Project Manager – Fixed Term Contract
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bioggio, Switzerland

About the role

• Project Manager leading cross-functional projects to improve planning, allocation, and merchandise processes at Guess. Collaboration across departments to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Retail teams by leading cross-functional projects aimed at improving planning, allocation, buying and merchandise planning processes, tools, and governance.
• Ensure that strategic and operational initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives, contributing to sales optimization, inventory efficiency, and profitability across the EMEA and NA regions.
• Act as the main point of contact between business stakeholders and project teams.
• Collect, structure, and prioritize business requirements related to Planning, Allocation, Buying and Merchandise Planning.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, steering committees, and workshops.
• Ensure clear communication of project status, risks, and decisions to senior stakeholders.
• Support the definition and implementation of new processes in line with business needs.
• Drive change management activities to ensure adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.
• Partner with Planning & Allocation leadership to translate strategic objectives into executable initiatives.
• Identify project risks, issues, and interdependencies early.
• Define and monitor mitigation and contingency plans.
• Proactively escalate critical issues to ensure minimal impact on business operations.
• Support budget planning and monitoring for assigned projects.
• Track project KPIs and benefits realization, ensuring alignment with financial and operational targets (sales, margin, stock efficiency).
• Optimize the use of internal and external resources.
• Prepare clear and structured project documentation, including business cases, project plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.
• Deliver executive-level reporting with focus on progress, outcomes, risks, and next steps.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management practices within the Planning & Allocation area.
• Contribute to the development of standards, templates, and best practices across the function.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated dashboards for the business users.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in project management, preferably in retail, fashion, supply chain, planning, or allocation environments.
• Experience working on planning, allocation, forecasting, or merchandise planning projects is a strong advantage.
• Solid project management skills (scope, timelines, resources, risks, budget).
• Skilled in designing and optimizing Power BI reporting frameworks
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to understand sales, stock, margin, and performance drivers.
• Experience working with planning and allocation systems and reporting tools.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Asana, or similar).
• Fluent English (written and spoken). Additional European languages are a plus.

Benefits

• An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
• Balance between work and personal life: Smart Working (Hybrid work model) and Time flexibility;
• Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community
• Arts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!
• Training & Development platform and paths
• Discount on our products both online and in stores