Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS Merchandise Manager Central Markets OUTLETS (m/f/d) HUGO BOSS AG | Metzingen near Stuttgart | Germany | Full-time Join our team as a Merchandise Manager Central Markets OUTLETS (m/f/d) to strengthen our team. The position is limited to 1,5 years, due to a parental leave replacement. What you can expect: Country-specific tracking across all brands involves responsibility for increasing sales and productivity, as well as inventory control. Managing the retail spaces and merchandise control of outlets within the central European markets. Supporting in managing the junior members of the team and developing their skill set. Organizing and stocking sales areas and monitoring deliveries. Analyzing the performance of merchandise on sales floors and developing measures to increase productivity. Building and analyzing reports, along with their continuous optimization, is essential. Planning and controlling markdown phases and returns management are part of the responsibilities, as is consolidating merchandise for interstore transfers. Close collaboration with the central planning and purchasing organization is necessary to ensure market-appropriate budget planning and assortment design. Acting as the point of contact for the central markets on all merchandise-related topics is crucial. Your profile: Successfully completed degree in Business Administration, Textile Management, or a comparable qualification Several years (at least 5 years) of relevant professional experience in a similar role (merchandise management, merchandise control, merchandise planning, etc.) Excellent conceptual, analytical, and communication skills Proactive and independent work, teamwork, and strong customer orientation Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and SAP Excellent English language skills Your benefits: We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including vacation and Christmas bonuses, a mobility allowance / Deutschlandticket, an annual clothing allowance, a company pension scheme, and our SHIP share program. Made for Me: Enjoy the freedom of our flexible working models. With 'Threedom of Work', spend 3 days in Metzingen and 2 days working remotely. Benefit from our 'Me Time' program for personal time off and the option of 30 days of 'Mobile Work EU' annually. High-performing people need a healthy balance. Take advantage of the employee gym, a variety of sports activities, a 37-hour workweek, and 30 vacation days a year. Exclusive discounts for shopping and arts: benefit from discounts for family and friends along with free entrance to more than 15 international art museums. Does innovation drive you? Same for us This passion is reflected in our modern workplaces and innovative tools. Sustainability is one of our key values, and more than just a trend. We are committed to environmental, animal and climate protection, and human rights. As part of our commitment, we offer an environmentally friendly bus shuttle. We also place great importance to good taste when it comes to food. Welcome to our award-winning restaurant & café Times. We are a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. Our inclusive culture embraces each person’s authenticity and individuality. We are committed to equal employment opportunity. And we believe our equitable work environment helps unleash your full potential and inspires you to thrive.