Senior Demand & Business Planning Manager

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 stakeholder 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.

• 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 stakeholders 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

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran‑status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.