El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Merchandise Manager

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your talent in a place where your effort is recognized? We offer a dynamic, close-knit, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project awaiting you.

Your main functions include stock allocation and aligning it with potential sales per store. To achieve this, it will be necessary to rely on agreed budgets in order to maximize sales and net margin. Additionally, you will support the Merchandiser in activities before and during the campaign.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions

Management of the Purchase Plan and orders: Create and maintain the Purchase Plan. Track and manage orders from suppliers to the warehouse and stores. In this way, we ensure an efficient supply chain.
Interaction with stores and report management: You will be the liaison with the stores to answer queries and transfer stock if necessary.
Execute weekly, monthly, and campaign reports accurately and in a timely manner.
Data preparation and analysis: Collaborate with the Senior Merchandiser by preparing sales per store and space data for clustering.
Perform analysis to support the development of assortment plans and the presentation and approval of purchases.
Analyze sales by size and prepare size curve and set proposals.
Replenishment and stock management: Manage the replenishment system to optimize the use of available stock at the store level.
Administer the PRAs (automatic repurchase system) to anticipate sales peaks and the end of the product life cycle. Additionally, handle repeat orders.

Requirements

Degrees related to administrative processes (Business Administration and similar).
Previous experience of 1 year in the functions described in the job offer.
Previous experience in Retail.
Advanced level of Excel

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Continuous training for professional development.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Buscas desarrollar tu talento y un lugar dónde tu esfuerzo sea reconocido? Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, cercano y de futuro. Aquí, cada día es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, crecer y brillar. Imagina formar parte de un equipo diverso, donde la evolución y el servicio al cliente son nuestra prioridad. En El Corte Inglés, nuestro trabajo es una pasión compartida.

El proyecto que te espera.

Entre tus principales funciones se encuentra la asignación del stock y alinearlo con las ventas potenciales por tienda. Para ello será necesario apoyarse en los presupuestos acordados, con el fin de maximizar la venta y el margen neto. Además, darás apoyo al Merchandiser en las actividades antes y durante la campaña.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones

Gestión del Plan de Compra y pedidos: Crear y mantener el Plan de Compra. Seguir y gestionar los pedidos desde los proveedores hasta el almacén y las tiendas. De esta manera aseguramos una cadena de suministro eficiente.
Interacción con tiendas y gestión de informes: Serás el enlace con las tiendas para responder consultas y transferir stock si es necesario.
Ejecutar los informes semanales, mensuales y de campaña de manera precisa y oportuna.
Preparación y análisis de datos: Colaborar con el/la Merchandiser Senior preparando las ventas por tienda y los datos de espacio para la clusterización.
Realizar análisis para apoyar el desarrollo de los planes de surtido y la presentación y aprobación de la compra.
Analizar las ventas por talla y preparar propuestas de curva de tallas y sets.
Reaprovisionamiento y gestión de stock: Gestionar el sistema de reaprovisionamiento para optimizar el uso del stock disponible a nivel tienda.
Administrar los PRA (sistema de recompra automática) para anticipar los picos de venta y el final del ciclo de vida del producto. Además, realizar los pedidos de repetición.

Requisitos

Titulaciones relacionadas con procesos administrativos (ADE y similares).
Experiencia previa de 1 año en las funciones descritas en la oferta de empleo.
Experiencia previa en Retail.
Nivel alto de Excel

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Descuentos exclusivos y opciones de financiación.

- Seguro de vida.

- Universidad Corporativa.

- Formación continua para el desarrollo profesional.

- Ayudas al estudio para hijos e hijas de empleados.

- Servicio Médico propio.

- Plan de retribución flexible.

Si te resulta interesante este puesto, te invitamos a que apliques, ya que tu experiencia podría ser muy valiosa para nosotros. En nuestra empresa todas las personas son bienvenidas.