- 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 stake holder 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 stake holders 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
(Benefit Summary Corporate)
Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.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.For additional information, please contact: [email protected]Skills Required
- 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
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Strong analytical and communication skills
What We Do
At PUMA, we are in constant pursuit of faster. That extends beyond our support of the fastest athletes in the world. We also work to be fast in how we adapt to and connect with the constantly changing world around us. Through innovative design, iconic footwear and apparel, and authentic partnerships, we aim to always push what’s next in both sport and culture. That hustler’s spirit can be felt across PUMA categories, partnerships, offices, and countries. And we are always in search of talent that can help us set the pace at which sport and culture collide, as well as finding better ways to connect and collaborate with our communities. PUMA supports over 14,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
