JOB DESCRIPTIONCalling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself - and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit -and your future.About the Job As the Franchise Trader, you'll act as a trusted member of the LSE Franchise Trading team to support brand/category E2E strategy and vision. You will use strong analytical skills and commercial knowledge of the Retail market to manage in season trading activities to reflect latest business performance into the trading plan. You'll be able to identify key business issues, provide analysis on opportunity and risk in the business, and make recommendations to drive revenues in stores. This role will collaborate closely with Retail Merchants and inventory management to optimize in season stock management and will be accountable to drive in season commercial decisions.Key Responsibilities:Conduct quantitative analysis and insights to optimize inventory deployment – monetize new opportunities and identify risks and formulate recommendations.Manage in-season profitability to achieve or exceed seasonal performance at Partner / Category levelDrive in season commercial decisions to maximize revenueManage markdown activities; identify productsto goon sale and define level of discountDevelop accurate inventory flow forecasts that support in season business strategiesHighlight Store to store transfer opportunitiesIdentify opportunities in store to clean Excess inventoryAttend weekly retail meetings to align on trading activitiesCollaborate with Retail Merchandising to reassess in season performance, leverage key learnings into in season trading actions and reflect into next season assortment buyCommunicate weekly in season trading actions to cross functional partners and act as first point of contactDefine in season allocation strategies to optimize inventory for key peak periodsMonitor product availability in European warehouses to identify product opportunities in order to drive local commercial initiativesCollaborate with store planner to review store grading/max capacitiesRegularly visit retail stores to gather market intelligence and reflect key take outs into in season trading actionsAbout You Bachelor’s degree in Retail Management, Business, Finance, or a related field preferred3–5 years’ experience in a franchise environment, ideally in planning or allocation — franchise experience is a strong advantageStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify key trendsSolid understanding of franchise revenue drivers and performance metricsProficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with data and reporting toolsStrong problem-solving skills, both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teamsProven ability to assess decisions from both a department and broader business perspectiveProactive, resourceful, and comfortable working in fast-paced or ambiguous environmentsExcellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to influence and adapt across stakeholdersFluent in English and French (Spanish is a plus)Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse, multicultural teamsLS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.#LI-HybridLOCATIONIxelles, BelgiumFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull time