Director, International Planning- Subsidiaries & Distributors
Core
Strategic Director managing large-scale data to develop planning strategies, optimize sales/inventory productivity, and support international expansion for a global footwear brand.
Role type
Senior IC strategic planning director (retail/footwear)
Builds
Forecasting models, inventory planning strategies, and analytical dashboards for retail, ecommerce, and wholesale channels.
Domain
Footwear retail, international distribution, supply chain planning
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
strategic planning, statistical forecasting, predictive analytics, inventory management, data analysis, team leadership, project management, business acumen, retail math concepts, international business operations
Preferred skills
footwear industry experience, multi-market planning, business intelligence tools, retail merchandising tools
Technologies
Tableau, Power BI, Smartview, Incorta, Excel, PowerPoint, Power Pivot
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of planners and analysts; manage large-scale data processing and strategic analysis; collaborate with merchandising to identify sales and inventory optimization; develop forecasting and SKU management strategies; oversee detailed recaps at country, gender, division, and SKU levels; partner with IT to implement strategy models and optimize reporting workflows.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities