Planner, International
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Job Location:
Manhattan Beach, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 90000 - 100000
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Headquartered in Southern California Skechersthe Comfort Technology Companyhas spent over 30 years helping men women and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do driving the development of stylish high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Planner supports the Director of International Planning in executing planning activities for specific product lines or regions within Skechers Joint Ventures (JV) Subsidiaries and Distributor Wholesale channels. This role focuses on detailed data analysis developing recommendations for inventory optimization and supporting the achievement of sales targets through data-driven insights. The Planner plays a crucial role in translating strategic objectives into actionable plans for assigned areas.
WHAT YOULL DO:
Manage datasets and assist in data collection processes for assigned product lines and regions across JV Subsidiaries and Distributor Wholesale channels. Contribute to ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.
Analyze sales and inventory data to identify trends and potential issues within assigned areas.
Assist in developing and maintaining sales forecasts and assortment plans by product line category and sub-category for specific business segments or regions.
Support the Merchandising team by providing data-driven insights for product planning and inventory management within assigned areas.
Contribute to the development of inventory management plans offering insights to optimize stock levels and improve turnover rates.
Assist in monitoring industry trends and competitive landscape in assigned international markets.
Support projects of moderate complexity under guidance and contribute to larger planning initiatives.
Prepare regular reports for review by the Senior Planner or Planning Manager.
Support cross-functional communication and collaboration on assigned projects across various time zones within the global organization.
Provide guidance to junior team members promoting analytical thinking and continuous improvement within assigned areas.
Prepare key findings and recommendations for the Planning Manager/Senior Planner to present to senior management and stakeholders.
Actively participate in the development and maintenance of INCORTA dashboards ensuring that collected data is accurately represented and easily accessible.
Collaborate closely with the Data Analytics team to refine data visualization identify key performance indicators and create insightful reports.
Regularly follow up with the analytics team to address data discrepancies suggest dashboard improvements and ensure that the dashboards effectively support inventory management decision-making processes across all channels.
Stay updated on industry trends and support special projects as needed demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic global environment.
WHAT YOULL BRING:
Passionate about customer service and the Skechers brand in a global context
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in planning software and Excel
In-depth knowledge of planning principles and data analysis techniques
Effective project management skills for moderately complex projects
Thorough understanding of international wholesale channels and supply chain management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly
Ability to tailor messages to different audiences and contribute effectively in stakeholder meetings
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically within assigned areas
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global environment
Flexibility to accommodate calls and meetings across multiple time zones
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree in Business Finance or related field; MBA preferred
3-5 years of Retail Planning experience with focus on international wholesale channels
Prior Planning experience in a global context
Experience working with JV Subsidiaries and Distributor business models
The pay range for this role is $90000-$100000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers a global Fortune 500 company developsand markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear apparel and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores e-commerce and digital stores and through our more than 5300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe inclusive and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race color religion gender gender identification and expression national origin marital status age disability genetic information military status sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic established by local state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for the job position to perform the essential functions.
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
About Company
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