Somerville, United States of America Planner Wholesale Sales / Wholesale
PUMA Gruppe, Somerville, Massachusetts, us, 02145
Sales / Wholesale, Somerville, United States of America
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Seasonal Planning and Wholesale Forecasting Support
Build seasonal, annual, and long‑range sales and inventory plans for assigned accounts/categories. Develop bottom‑up financial forecasts leveraging historical data, current trends, and account needs. Partner with Sales, Merchandising, and insights team to align pre‑season targets, product strategies, and inventory requirements. Create forecast plans that maximize margin, sales, and inventory productivity. Monitor weekly sales, inventory levels, and sell‑through to identify risks and opportunities. Re‑forecast sales, receipts, and inventory based on trend shift throughout the season. Manage franchise, key item and replenishment forecasts and provide guidance to improve accuracy and account sell-through. Communication & Reporting
Analyze business drivers to understand performance by channel, style, door, and other key attributes. Support hindsight and post‑season recaps to influence future planning and buy strategies. Translate data into clear, actionable insights for cross‑functional partners and senior management. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Insights and Finance teams. Participate in go‑to‑market milestones and account-facing meetings, providing data‑driven planning insights. Ensure alignment between account needs, product strategies, and internal inventory plans. Communicate proactively about inventory risks, product flow issues, and changes in demand. Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Merchandising, or related field. 2–3 years of wholesale planning, retail planning, or inventory management experience. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, logical formulas). Experience with planning systems, reporting tools, or BI dashboards preferred. Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present analysis to cross‑functional teams. Understanding of retail math, forecasting models, and wholesale financial metrics. The hiring range base pay for this position is $62,700-$83,380 + Bonus + Benefits Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination. PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
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Build seasonal, annual, and long‑range sales and inventory plans for assigned accounts/categories. Develop bottom‑up financial forecasts leveraging historical data, current trends, and account needs. Partner with Sales, Merchandising, and insights team to align pre‑season targets, product strategies, and inventory requirements. Create forecast plans that maximize margin, sales, and inventory productivity. Monitor weekly sales, inventory levels, and sell‑through to identify risks and opportunities. Re‑forecast sales, receipts, and inventory based on trend shift throughout the season. Manage franchise, key item and replenishment forecasts and provide guidance to improve accuracy and account sell-through. Communication & Reporting
Analyze business drivers to understand performance by channel, style, door, and other key attributes. Support hindsight and post‑season recaps to influence future planning and buy strategies. Translate data into clear, actionable insights for cross‑functional partners and senior management. Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Merchandising, Insights and Finance teams. Participate in go‑to‑market milestones and account-facing meetings, providing data‑driven planning insights. Ensure alignment between account needs, product strategies, and internal inventory plans. Communicate proactively about inventory risks, product flow issues, and changes in demand. Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, Merchandising, or related field. 2–3 years of wholesale planning, retail planning, or inventory management experience. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, logical formulas). Experience with planning systems, reporting tools, or BI dashboards preferred. Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present analysis to cross‑functional teams. Understanding of retail math, forecasting models, and wholesale financial metrics. The hiring range base pay for this position is $62,700-$83,380 + Bonus + Benefits Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination. PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
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