Planning Manager

Key Responsibilities

OTB & Inventory Planning:

- Optimize stock turns and ensure healthy inventory across seasons.

Assortment Planning:

- Create seasonal assortment strategies based on data, regional demand, and trend insights.

- Align buy quantities with sales forecasts and budget.

Pricing & Markdown Management:

- Drive margin improvement through pricing architecture and controlled markdowns.

- Analyze elasticity and sell-through trends to plan promotions effectively.

Trend Forecasting & Demand Planning:

- Leverage historical data, trend reports, and market insights to forecast demand.

- Partner with buying teams to build commercially viable ranges.

Performance Tracking:

- Analyze sell-through %, WOS, GMROI, and margin to track category performance.

- Present actionable insights to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to align business goals.

Tools & Analytics:

- Build dashboards and reports using Excel, BI tools (Power BI/Tableau), and ERP systems.

- Use data modeling for scenario planning and performance reviews.