Sr. Planning Manager | Men's Apparel

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS we work as a team to apply our knowledge skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us We love fashion we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS you have the opportunity to contribute your personality ideas and creativity because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 17.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

Responsible for successfully developing specific merchandise plans throughout the Americas (US/CAN/MEX/BRZ) to meet key business objectives and financial goals ensuring profitability and aligning consumer purchasing trends with product offers in all directly operated channels. This position supports merchant teams and works with key areas to drive performance through analytics while being proactive in response to current business trends. Supports company objectives as well as identify and apply solutions to problems that will reduce liability and maximize business opportunities.

What you can expect:

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Develop & forecast seasonal department / class / subclass financial objectives for all retail product categories that meet division level financial goals and present to management.
• Maintain monthly OTB process with inventory investments to maximize productivity including initial buy liquidation re-orders and allocation strategies for specific product categories to ensure merchandise remains competitive.
• Proactively identify dept. specific retail issues and opportunities proposing solutions and communicating a unified direction: includes recommending & executing markdowns with the merchandise buying team.
• Regular (weekly) review of key performance indicators with sales margin inventory turnover sell-thru and merchandise return on investment; reacting to changes in demand and logistics.
• Ensures alignment of merchandise buy plans budgets sales forecasts and other business goals to financial targets.
• Responsible for both pre-season and in-season sales and inventory management.
• Support the development implementation & execution of new business processes planning tools and merchandise systems technology.
• Partner with various resources to ensure product selection meets supply/demand (i.e. Wholesale Regional Managers I T Merchandisers & the Retail Merchant Team)
• Constantly review competitor operations policies and practices; research and response to industry changes.
• Perform Ad Hoc analysis based on historical performance & merchandise product attributes.
• Build and Manage by store location financial budgets for Company Owned Retail Stores

  System Technology

  • Utilizes SAP Retail / AFS / BIS Reporting for inventory and other sales based business requirements.
  • Utilizes Future Merchandise Financial Planning System for Inventory Sales Receipts and GM analysis.

Your profile:

• Degree in Business / Merchandising or 6 years of related experience
• 1 year experience managing 2 or more direct reports
• Demonstrate understanding of merchandise financials & profitability
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Advanced experience with excel based programs
• Strong Oral & Written communication skills
• Requires Flexibility / Multi-tasking
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Demonstrated experience in management coaching & leadership
• Ability to multi-task in a busy office environment
• Excellent team working skills with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships across multiple levels and global divisions
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs

Your benefits:

HUGO BOSS offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Flexible Commuting
• Flexible Fridays & Summer Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave for FT employees
• 21 paid days off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Medical Dental Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option
• SHIP (Share Investment Program)
  • Offers eligible employees the opportunity to become a co-owner and acquire shares in HUGO BOSS AG at special SHIP conditions.
• 401(K) with company match
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax)
• Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness
• Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance

The expected base salary range for this position is from $140000 USD - $144000 USD annually. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training xperience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

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