Business Strategy & Operation Analyst, Sourcing

Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview
Provide support for Business Strategy & Operations team in driving different strategic initiatives, business data analysis and project management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Business Strategy
* Analyze business data and support data-driven decision making
* Support regional execution of strategic projects and business initiatives
* Prepare presentations and updates for reporting to management level
* Provide structure and guidance to the team for efficient implementation of business activities
* Assist Operations Lead with planning and execution of country-level initiatives
* Develop resource materials and conduct learning sessions Project Management
* Support on creating project plan, roadmaps, business case etc.
* Take lead on following up on project plan
* Manage stakeholders and ensure right flow of information as well as conflict management
* Plan and roll-out projects in region and help to ensure key milestones are achieved on time
* Communicate procedures, address concerns and follow-up on deliverables with internal teams and regional suppliers
* Monitor project progress and manage conflicts, if any, hindering project progress

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

* Graduate and relevant working experience
* Good Project management, Analytical and Presentation skills are must
* Ability to communicate effectively with internal as well as external stakeholders.
* Should be good with, specifically, MS Excel and Power Point and in general with MS Office Suite
* Knowledge of Reporting tools like Micro Strategy, BI is good to have
* Having domain knowledge of "Apparel Sourcing and Manufacturing industry" is required, while "Sustainability" is a plus.
* Excellent command in spoken and written English
* Team player & good discipline
* Ability to work on deadlines.