Manager, Retail Planning

the manager, retail financial planning drives financial performance for our concept stores and factory outlets, by leading sales, margin, and inventory planning processes. This role enables data-driven decision making and ensures financial targets are achieved through accurate forecasting, cross-functional collaboration, and actionable business insights. The manager also supports strategic initiatives by partnering with key stakeholders to optimize business results and identify opportunities for growth.

• develop comprehensive financial plans and forecasts for sales, margin, and inventory in collaboration with merchandising, marketing, finance, and other key partners.
• deliver actionable insights and recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership by analyzing business performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and proposing mitigation strategies.
• lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of financial models and tools to enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency.
• manage inventory health by ensuring optimal stock levels, turnover, and product flow to maximize sales, minimize markdown risk, and optimize margins.
• own and maintain the retail planning calendar, including pre-season, in-season, and post-season planning and analysis to inform future strategies.
• partner with buying and allocation, finance, and other cross-functional teams to align on budgets, forecasts, pricing, markdown strategies, and promotional plans that drive sales and profitability.
• manage, mentor, and develop junior team members, fostering skill development and driving best practices in financial planning and analysis.
• prepare and present clear, concise business performance updates and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• support global and regional planning milestones by submitting timely and accurate forecasts.
• design, enhance, and maintain financial models, tools, and processes to improve forecasting accuracy, drive efficiency, and optimize retail planning
• key relationships:
• retail finance team
• retail buying team
• merch planning team
• allocations team
• retail operations team
• marketing team
• store planning team
• supply & demand planning team
• inventory team

• proven ability to build strong relationships and work cross-functionally to develop solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across planning, buying, allocation, and fleet teams.
• strong understanding of retail financial metrics, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory management principles.
• demonstrated strong financial acumen, including familiarity with retail math and key performance indicators (kpis). Ability to interpret data to inform business decisions.
• highly organized with exceptional attention to detail; capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• confident in presenting clear insights and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

• a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a related field, with a focus on planning functions.
• bachelor’s degree in merchandising, business, finance, or related field, or combination of education and equivalent experience.
• proven expertise in financial planning processes, forecasting, and retail business operations.
• advanced proficiency in excel, with the ability to utilize advanced functions and data analysis tools effectively.
• ability to alternate between sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• adida…