The Global Sales Analysis Manager leads global demand planning, sales intelligence and commercial forecasting activities across all Distribution Channels. The role serves as a critical link between Commercial teams and Global Planning Operations, transforming market demand signals, product performance insights and customer trends into actionable forecasting inputs. Through advanced analytics, Centric Planning and cross-functional collaboration, the position contributes to improving forecast accuracy at Style-Color-Size level, supporting more effective inventory, purchasing and production decisions on a global scale.CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Global Demand Planning & Commercial ForecastingLead the global demand planning and commercial forecasting process across all distribution channels.Coordinate sales campaign budgeting, demand consolidation and forecast alignment with Regions.Drive forecast accuracy improvements through continuous analysis of sales performance, market dynamics and customer demand patterns. 2. Sales Analysis & Business IntelligenceProvide global sales performance analysis, strategic reporting and actionable business insights to support decision-making.Monitor collection performance, customer trends, sell-through evolution and reorder opportunities across markets.Deliver post-campaign evaluations and recommendations to enhance future commercial and planning strategies. 3. Planning Operations PartnershipAct as the key interface between Commercial teams and Global Planning Operations.Translate market demand signals, collection performance and customer insights into planning assumptions and forecasting improvements.Support the continuous enhancement of Style-Color-Size demand projections to optimize purchasing, inventory and production decisions. 4. Digital Planning & Process InnovationLead the business governance, adoption and continuous improvement of Centric Planning and related analytical tools.Promote data-driven decision-making through advanced reporting, automation and AI-enabled solutions.Drive process standardization and efficiency improvements across global planning and commercial activities. 5. Customer & Market IntelligenceOversee customer segmentation, profitability analysis and market performance monitoring for Wholesale European markets.Support strategic initiatives aimed at improving market penetration 6. Leadership & Global CoordinationLead and develop the Global Sales Analysis team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.Coordinate cross-functional activities among Sales, Planning Operations, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain and Digital teams.RequirementsA minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. MBA or equivalent is preferred.At least 5/8 years of relevant work experience in the same role and field2/3 years’ supervisory experienceMust possess strong leadership skills and be well organized, self-motivated, focused on meeting deadlines and able to multitask within a fast-paced environmentSense of ownership and pride in the performance and its impact on company’s successCritical thinker and problem-solving skillsExcellent analytical and communications skills Ability to drive & apply continuous process improvement tools and improvements to large and complex projects preferredDemonstrates strong decision-making ability in a multiple scenario environment is preferredBusiness acumen and financial acumen to drive key outcomes is preferredDemonstrated ability to support and interact effectively with other core business functionsFluent English. Any other language will be considered a plusProficient with MS-Office programs, especially ExcelExperience with business intelligence software such as Micro Strategy, IT general capabilityBenefitsBalance between work and personal life: Smart Working (Hybrid work model) and Time flexibilityAn International, fresh and dynamic working environment Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess CommunityArts, sports and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!Training & Development platform and pathsDiscount on our products both online and in stores Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand.Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family!
The Global Sales Analysis Manager leads global demand planning, sales intelligence and commercial forecasting activities across all Distribution Channels. The role serves as a critical link between Commercial teams and Global Planning Operations, transforming market demand signals, product performance insights and customer trends into actionable forecasting inputs. Through advanced analytics, Centric Planning and cross-functional collaboration, the position contributes to improving forecast accuracy at Style-Color-Size level, supporting more effective inventory, purchasing and production decisions on a global scale.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Global Demand Planning & Commercial Forecasting
- Lead the global demand planning and commercial forecasting process across all distribution channels.
- Coordinate sales campaign budgeting, demand consolidation and forecast alignment with Regions.
- Drive forecast accuracy improvements through continuous analysis of sales performance, market dynamics and customer demand patterns.
2. Sales Analysis & Business Intelligence
- Provide global sales performance analysis, strategic reporting and actionable business insights to support decision-making.
- Monitor collection performance, customer trends, sell-through evolution and reorder opportunities across markets.
- Deliver post-campaign evaluations and recommendations to enhance future commercial and planning strategies.
3. Planning Operations Partnership
- Act as the key interface between Commercial teams and Global Planning Operations.
- Translate market demand signals, collection performance and customer insights into planning assumptions and forecasting improvements.
- Support the continuous enhancement of Style-Color-Size demand projections to optimize purchasing, inventory and production decisions.
4. Digital Planning & Process Innovation
- Lead the business governance, adoption and continuous improvement of Centric Planning and related analytical tools.
- Promote data-driven decision-making through advanced reporting, automation and AI-enabled solutions.
- Drive process standardization and efficiency improvements across global planning and commercial activities.
5. Customer & Market Intelligence
- Oversee customer segmentation, profitability analysis and market performance monitoring for Wholesale European markets.
- Support strategic initiatives aimed at improving market penetration
6. Leadership & Global Coordination
- Lead and develop the Global Sales Analysis team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities among Sales, Planning Operations, Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain and Digital teams.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required. MBA or equivalent is preferred.
- At least 5/8 years of relevant work experience in the same role and field
- 2/3 years’ supervisory experience
- Must possess strong leadership skills and be well organized, self-motivated, focused on meeting deadlines and able to multitask within a fast-paced environment
- Sense of ownership and pride in the performance and its impact on company’s success
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Excellent analytical and communications skills
- Ability to drive & apply continuous process improvement tools and improvements to large and complex projects preferred
- Demonstrates strong decision-making ability in a multiple scenario environment is preferred
- Business acumen and financial acumen to drive key outcomes is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to support and interact effectively with other core business functions
- Fluent English. Any other language will be considered a plus
- Proficient with MS-Office programs, especially Excel
- Experience with business intelligence software such as Micro Strategy, IT general capability
Benefits
- Balance between work and personal life: Smart Working (Hybrid work model) and Time flexibility
- An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
- 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
Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.
Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand.
Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family!
In 1981, GUESS sold its very first pair of jeans to Bloomingdale's department store. Since then, GUESS has grown, becoming one of today's most recognized and influential apparel brands in the world.The continued dedication and commitment of our employees is the driving force of GUESS. Our talented professionals focus on leading the company with their vision of success. Join the team at GUESS Europe and bring your vision to life.GUESS Europe is seeking eager, passionate individuals to uphold our commitment to the spirit of the GUESS family of brands including GUESS, Marciano, GUESS Factory.
In 1981, GUESS sold its very first pair of jeans to Bloomingdale's department store. Since then, GUESS has grown, becoming one of today's most recognized and influential apparel brands in the world.
The continued dedication and commitment of our employees is the driving force of GUESS. Our talented professionals focus on leading the company with their vision of success. Join the team at GUESS Europe and bring your vision to life.
GUESS Europe is seeking eager, passionate individuals to uphold our commitment to the spirit of the GUESS family of brands including GUESS, Marciano, GUESS Factory.
