Director, International Planning- Subsidiaries & Distributors

• Lead mentor and develop a team of planners and analysts managing large amounts of data collaborating with IT to develop efficient and effective analytical tools and reports for planners/merchandisers to determine growth opportunities that align with corporate goals.

• Manage large scale data processing and strategic analysis to improve forecast accuracy process efficiency and growth opportunities identification through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with merchandising team and partners to identify sales and inventory optimization while offering guidance and support for growth strategies spanning subsidiaries and distributor retail and wholesale accounts.

• Develop and communicate forecasting SKU management inventory planning and assortment strategies across multiple channels and markets.

Forecasting & Analysis

• Oversee development of detailed recaps at the country gender division outsole style sku level for footwear.

• Build maintain and manage forecasting processes with partners for Retail Ecommerce and Top Wholesale Accounts across multiple countries.

• Analyze historical sales data market trends and consumer insights for forecasting needs.

• Drive alignment with global key pillar brand targets to support Skechers long -term growth strategy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with merchandising and partners to analyze and develop forecast strategies.

• Partner with IT and Data Engineering to implement strategy models optimize reporting workflows that create and optimize dashboards that streamline planning and merchandising operations.

• Lead monthly and quarterly reviews with merchandising and planning team to highlight risks opportunities and recommendations for retail and wholesale accounts.

Process & Systems Management

• Standardize reporting tools and establish the best global practices for international planning business insights

• Champion implementation with data engineering to optimize analytic tools oversee automation and reporting initiatives ensure reliability of interim data solutions

• Establish and monitor accurate metrics identifying root causes of variance and implement corrective actions for recaps and forecasts

• Ensure data integrity for weekly and or monthly recaps for retail and top wholesale accounts.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Support Global Product Conferences held twice annually with flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed to ensure successful execution.

• Based on International time zones periodic morning/evening calls based on business needs.

• May require occasional international travel (2 times per year) based on business needs.

WHAT YOULL BRING:

• Expert level strategic planning and analytical capabilities to synthesize complex data into actionable insights

• Outstanding leadership and team development capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking forecasting business acumen

• Deep understanding of international business operations and market dynamics

• Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels

• High adaptability to managing changing priorities and fast-paced retail environment

• Expert level in excel powerpoint and power pivot skills.

• Experience with business intelligence tools (Tableau Power BI Smartview Incorta)

• Deep understanding of Retail merchandising tools

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration International/Retail or related field preferred

• 15 years of experience in strategic planning business development international retail.

• 7 years of leadership experience in managing teams

• 5 years of experience in retail or footwear industry

• International or multi market planning experience

• Strong understanding of statistical forecasting methods and predictive analytics

• Deep understanding of retail math concepts inventory management principles w/large amt of data.