Planner DTC

YOUR MISSION

POSITION OVERVIEW

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

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

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.

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