Planning Manager
Core
Manage sales, margin, and inventory forecasting to drive sales growth for North America stores and ecommerce channels.
Role type
Senior retail planning manager
Builds
Seasonal sales, margin, and inventory plans for North America stores and ecommerce
Domain
Retail (Fashion/Lifestyle)
Required skills
Sales forecasting, margin analysis, inventory management, promotional planning, markdown strategy, budget management, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Planning system experience, fast-paced environment adaptability
Technologies
Excel (pivot tables, vlookup, sumif)
Responsibilities
Lead monthly sales, margin, and inventory reforecasting; Analyze historical trends to provide actionable insights; Own weekly and monthly promotional event planning; Review and approve seasonal markdowns; Manage seasonal purchase budget process; Deliver insights during business reviews; Partner cross-functionally to optimize inventory management; Oversee weekly product reporting; Conduct ad-hoc analyses; Enhance planning processes and reporting
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC