Planning Data Scientist

Country: Italy

City: Milan, Piazza Luigi Einaudi 4/A

Contract Type: Regular

Department: Central Planning

Experience Required: At least 2 years

Mode: Hybrid

Versace is one of the most recognizable names in the world. The luxury House immediately became a leader in fashion and culture following its founding in 1978.
Versace is led by Emmanuel Gintzburger as CEO and the design team is under the leadership of the Chief Creative Officer, Dario Vitale. Donatella Versace remains the Chief Brand Ambassador for Versace since April 1st, 2025.

Your Opportunity:

Within the Demand and Supply planning function based in the HQ in Milan the role will have the responsibility of collecting, processing, and performing statistical analyses on large sets of data, maintaining data flows and the data quality and provide the relevant and most reliable information to all related functions within the areas of Demand Planning and Inventory Planning.

Your Contribution:

• Create and implement data models
• Present visual data information
• Synthesize data and information
• Participate in multi-area AI projects in collaboration with other data scientists
• Maintain and improve the Demand and Inventory Planning tools ensuring data quality and consistency
• Secure reliable actionable databases for the Demand & Inventory Planners
• Enrich the variety of data available to the team
• Partner with other team members and managers in framing operational problems, conduct mathematical/statistical analysis of exiting operational processes, and validate data-driven solution alternatives.
• Analyse and support Demand and Inventory planning processes and operations with the primary objective of increasing efficiency and effectiveness. Gather and process systematic data to support and define consistent and informative quantitative analysis.
• Think of, develop, prepare and maintain relevant reports/dashboard/KPI’s/tools pertaining to Demand and Inventory planning processes
• Develop prototype reporting and metrics that evaluate correctly Planning operations, S&OP flow and management system performance. Troubleshoot failures and handle questions and requests on existing reports.
• Be the team's point of reference for all development activities of current tools and the introduction of new ones
• Develop, support and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures

Your Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, engineering, computer data science (Big Data, Analytics and Machine Learning fundamentals) or related subjects
• Statistical Knowledge
• Data Wrangling
• Programming Proficiency: knowledge of programming language like SQL, Python, R etc..
• Knowledge of MS Access, Excel and database applications
• Understanding business context
• Experience with Business Intelligence reporting applications
• Strong analytic skills, data mining and quantitative techniques;
• Proven analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills
• Excellent planning, organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Team building skills with positive attitude to collaboration
• Flexible and approachable attitude
• Strong organizational and presentation skills to effectively interact with all teams and business levels;
• Excellent verbal and written in Italian and English;
• Ability to learn quickly and to think creatively;
• Proactivity and flexibility, driving sense of urgency;
• Continuous improvement mindset;
• Results-driven and goal-oriented person;
• Experience in Management/Operational consulting and Fashion/Retail companies as a plus

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Versace's DNA. We promote an inclusive environment where employees and customers from diverse backgrounds are welcomed, valued, and celebrated. We take pride in our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, and will continue to uphold these principles wherever we do business. Our doors are open to all.

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