Overview of the Job: Build seasonal SKU-level assortment financial and illustrative plans for a retail concept that ties to the business plans and targets.  Lead period analysis, including but not limited to style-level sell through to influence current and future seasons.

Reporting Line: MANAGER, GC Sales Assortment Planning manager

Key Partnership:

Store MerchSports PlanningMFPSSDAccount Partners

Job Responsibility:

Pre-seasonLead assortment pitchback session, get alignment with Sports Sales Director, Store merch and Sales team to balance biz and buzzDeliver a qualified SKU-level assortment plan by door clusters base on APS, selling weeks and sell-thru forecast, align key style depth planning methodology internallyDrive concept Hindsight, summarize highlights and learnings, define risks and opportunities. Align planning guiding principle with X-function teamBuild distinguish assortment plan for concept top doors to fulfill specific consumer needBuild/refine a style-level plan to color based on marketplace strategies and opportunities; ensure plan reconciles with topline financial plan developed by the MFPIn-seasonLead period analysis, including but not limited to SKU-level sell through to influence current and future seasons.Recommend actions to cross function partner based on sales performancePost-seasonRecap the performance of the assortment including sell-through, color performance, and SKU productivityProvide insights and recommendations to key stakeholders SSD/Merchandising/Sales/Sports planning for future season planningRecap performance of key retail moments to provide insights for future planning

Job Qualifications:

Buying, Planning, Assortment Planning experience with other apparel / footwearComprehensive understanding of retail mathAbility to create reports, style-level sales plans, track promotional calendar/events and pre-meeting prepStrong and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence othersAdvanced knowledge of MS office applications; proficiency in Excel including creating spreadsheets, complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.Ability to work in a matrix environment with multiple business functionsStrong team player and ability to work with the cross functional partners and senior management on all aspects of the business

Critical Experiences Gained:

Retail and Business AcumenConsumer InsightProduct/Marketplace KnowledgeEffectively communication and Influencing others3+ years planning experience in fashion/fast fashion/Sports brands is a plus