YOUR MISSION- This role is an individual contributor level.
- The Senior Demand and Business Planning Manager will develop the seasonal inventory forecasts for footwear, apparel, and accessories using and creating forecasting tools, analysis, and re-alignment.
- Responsible to consolidate and communicate the forecast to senior leadership in merchandising, product management, and sales / sales operations
- Work cross functionally with sales management and merchandising to ensure the inventory forecast is strategically planned to key product initiatives and relevant to distribution plans
- Be the key stake holder at monthly meetings with finance to review on hand inventory and future forecasted inventory
- Review and analyze seasonal bookings against forecast / inventory to communicate action plans and provide strategic guidance for future products
- Work directly with key account managers and sales leaders across the organization to ensure inventory is properly planned in accordance with customer needs
- Communicate forecasting and replenishment strategies to support channel distribution
- Responsible for reporting on category bi-monthly inventory purchases in accordance to sourcing guidelines along with Puma regions for global alignment
- Work directly and closely with procurement to ensure inventory is bought in accordance with Go-To Market plans and submitted on deadlines; must review development sign offs to ensure product launch timelines
YOUR TALENT- Bachelor's Degree
- 5-7 years of experience in planning, forecasting and/or supply chain management
- Strong working knowledge of merchandising, forecasting, and retail processes
- Ability to follow specific direction, adhere to deadlines, address all internal stake holders in a timely manner
- Naturally entrepreneurial and inquisitive, solution-oriented with the ability to present actionable recommendations.
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with all internal and external partners
- Ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel; highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Industry and Market Knowledge
- Strong analytical and communication skills
The hiring range base pay for this position is $82,000-$111,315 + Bonus + Benefits
(Benefit Summary Corporate)
Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
