Planner DTC

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for a dynamic Merchandise Planner for Direct to Consumer (DTC) to join our established team. This role is crucial in managing in-season business planning and preseason purchases. You will collaborate closely with Merchandising, Allocations and Store Operations to drive financial results and contribute to our company's strategic objectives.

YOUR MISSION (Responsibilities)

• With support develop and provide preseason parameters to Merchants regarding budget spend for style options while optimizing flow and inventory turn.

• Collaborate with Merchant on season strategy incorporating review of past category/concept performance, agreement on investment for the future.

• Build, maintain and regularly adjust Open to Buy inventory and sales plans.

• Business management of a multi-faceted categories for two countries.

• Influence peers and senior leadership with sound business driving decisions through analytics and market research.

• Create and manage markdown strategies that maximize profit and inventory liquidation.

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to create a compelling promotional strategy.

• Utilize understanding of core responsibilities to help train new hires and peer relationship building.

• Lead analysis of product past performance data and identify missed opportunities.

• Build and maintain collaborative partnership and communicate effectively with internal colleagues.

• Represent the brand and utilize the PUMA 4Keys (Fair, Honest, Positive, Creative) in all decisions, actions, processes, and practices.

YOUR TALENT (Qualifications)

• 2+ years of Retail Planning experience, Footwear Experience preferred

• Knowledge and experience with merchandising systems

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Experience in working with a fashion/branded environment.

• Excellent Analytical skills - Ability to use extensive system knowledge to prepare informative reporting tools. Generate, analyze and recommend alternative actions. Determine relevant information and draw sound conclusions.

• Demonstrate smart risk taking and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.

• Demonstrate financial acumen - understand what drives the bottom line. Understand what actions can be taken to impact it.

• Establish Plans - Utilize business strategies to develop realistic plans and drive to execution.

• Innovate - Continually look for ways to experiment and drive new learning. Translate insights into original concepts that benefit the business.