Global Packs (Eastpak / Kipling / JanSport) is looking for an exceptional Senior Manager, Global Planner to join our Demand/Inventory Planning team based in Antwerp, Belgium.

Let’s talk about the role!     

You as Senior Manager, Global Planner will  keep the Kipling, Eastpak and Jansport brands on track to achieve financial objectives by aligning regional and global plans, and ensuring product availability meets demand.

You will reinforce global brands positioning through consistent, strategic planning across regions.  You will enable revenue and margin goals by aligning plans with financial targets. You will optimize stock levels to balance supply and demand.  

How You Will Make a Difference

Your responsibilities will be:

LRP – update long-term financial ambition (e.g. GM expansion…)

Seasonal strategy & financial goals – Translate LRP to create top-down MFP (setting line target to drive revenue and margin) incorporating regions’inputs.

Line architecture – Support Global mech on building line architecture and align on global line plan. Validate line plan against MFP

Seasonal planning – Develop & consolidate demand forecasts (with regional planning, global merch, supply chain & finance).

Capacity planning – Collaborate with Supply chain and Finance on resource allocation, raw material forecasting , margi,, capacity planning.

In-season management – analyze inventory across regions, recommending product introductions & exits to meet demand, with consumer perspective with sell-trough

Season hind-sighting – Seasonal rolls-up across regions, in partnership with global planning, to drive global visibility é drive adjustments for future seasons

Talent upskilling – Coach, develop, and build a best-in-class planning organization

System & data governance - working closely with DT

Skills for Success

10+ years in financial planning & forecasting (incl OTP, inventory management, and gross-to-net analysis

Experience with planning across geographies integrating local market insights into global planning frameworks

Managing planning processes working with Supply chain, finance and regional teams to optimize inventory and maximize sell-through

Strategic vision (ability to articulate a clear, long-term strategy)

Cross-functional leadership Communication and influence

Analytical skills

Consumer insights & empathy (deep understanding of consumer needs, trends and local cultural nuances

University education (Master level)

Typical interactions

Global Merchandising to align on both strategy and execution of line architecture/ plan each season

Regional finance & planning to consolidate forecasts, OTB data and sales trends to align with global financial and inventory goals

Supply Chain for capacity planning

DT for data governance & hygiene

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

This post is eligible for relocation support

About VF

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity 

As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you! Apply visit vfc.com, see you there!