Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
Reporting into the Senior Business Planner, the Sales Planner provides a thorough analysis of JD Sales performance and orderbook. Identifying sales trends, managing opportunity & risk and highlighting patterns which impact future seasons planning. Working closely with the Sales and Customer Operations teams success in this role also requires building strong partnerships with external stakeholders.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract position.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Own the weekly stock, sales and intake process to understand sales pacing at a key account level, reviewing any opportunities or risks with the senior business planner.
Manage and maintain the health of orderbook flow, conversion and realignment, working with customer operations to maintain an accurate orderbook.
Completion of weekly forecast reporting, highlighting variances to forecast into the wider team and relevant company stakeholders.
Assist in producing reports on sell out, sales performance and KPI’s to feed back to the business, feeding upwards to the senior business planner and account managers.
Evaluate new model performance measuring impact on existing models and share findings with wider team.
Detailed analysis at country/region/store level to inform, improve forecasts and to unlock future growth opportunities.
Assist in highlighting free stock opportunities and inventory recycling. Collaborate with demand planning/account managers and the wider planning team to secure inventory based on sell through and product availability.
Assist in data entry & build formal reviews of our main Global forecasting tool (Vanguard) – rollups & review.
Assist in producing seasonal sales plans following GTM process timelines.
Provide a point of contact, build strong customer relationships with customers merchandising resource to collaborate & help drive efficient decision making.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
IT literate – Microsoft Office skills are essential ideally proficient in Microsoft Excel
Team player who leads by example
Commercial acumen and strong relationship skills
Remaining up to date with industry’s best practices
Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Excellent organisation skills with attention to detail
Strong follow-up skills and time management
BENEFITS:
Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
Private Medical Insurance
Dental Scheme
Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Hours
Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
25 days Annual Leave per year
Life Insurance
On Site Gym
Employee Discount
Flexibility to work 20 days from anywhere each year
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, ideally advanced Microsoft Excel
- Experience with sales analysis, forecasting, orderbook management and demand planning
- Familiarity with forecasting tools such as Vanguard
- Strong commercial acumen and relationship building skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, follow-up and time management
- Team player who leads by example
New Balance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about New Balance and has not been reviewed or approved by New Balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside wellness resources like health coaching. Fitness reimbursement is also cited as part of the overall health and wellness offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as strong, with a 401(k) plan and a company match described as dollar-for-dollar up to a stated contribution level in some locations. Life insurance and disability benefits are also included as part of the broader financial protection package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are characterized as generous, with paid holidays, vacation time, and paid sick leave highlighted. Flexible schedules and telecommuting options are also described as supporting work-life balance.
New Balance Insights
What We Do
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 8,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype. We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content. Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static. But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
