Carlsbad, United States of America Senior Demand & Business Planning Manager Sal
PUMA Gruppe, Carlsbad, CA, United States
Sales / Wholesale, Carlsbad, United States of America
Senior Demand & Business Planning Manager
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
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.
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Senior Demand & Business Planning Manager
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
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.
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