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PRE-SEASON PLANNING

+ Annual Budgets/Sales Plans/Gross Shipments

+ Provide input to Account Leads and Head of Account & Sales Planning as needed for LRP and annual budget process.

+ Manage and maintain budget documentation as needed. Seasonal Category Planning

+ Align with Account Leads on upcoming seasonaccount category plan; including detailed plan for basic, launch, holiday business.

+ Apply knowledge of account's business and customer, and brand strategy for category/SKU analytics to provide input as needed.

+ Attend Seasonal planning meeting with retailer to support Account Lead in discussions on account category strategy

+ Support with the development of SKU & volume forecasts for incremental programs for gondolas, store displays, and new door distribution.

+ Help inform Account Lead strategy on optimal SKU assortment, focusing on differentiating assortment only in those areas of highest opportunity. Seasonal Stock & Sales Plan Development

+ Support with the seasonal Brand Stock & Sales plan for category and inventory targets, including returns.

+ Liase with retailers to support with and coordinate stock and sales plan negotiations.

IN-SEASON MANAGEMENT

+ Monthly Stock & Sales Plan Management and LE Reporting

+ Help to manage in-season monthly brand stock and sales plans by reviewing previous month actuals, re-projecting plan, and conducting analyses on inventory/sales to drive insights.

+ Support with weekly ship plans for account based on monthly Stock & Sales plan; refresh weekly/monthly based on Account Lead feedback.

+ Monitor and report on gross shipments to plan to Head of Account & Sales Planning and Account Lead, identifying any risks and opportunities; call out gaps to seasonal plan and proposes initiatives to close the gaps/further drive sales. Order Processing

+ Monitor orders passed by the retailer; supporting launch and basic to hit retail sales plans by category.

+ Review counter service levels, OOS and fill rates and use as input to order changes.

+ Ensure that orders reflect correct SKU assortment for accounts / doors.

+ Join appropriate field calls to stay current and anticipate ordering needs based on field activities.

+ Update shipment forecasts on a weekly basis.

+ Inventory Management - Help to manage inventory levels including phase-ins, phase-outs, discos, returns (customer and RTVs), DIFs, testers, inventory adjustments and markdowns, with particular focus on proactively minimizing returns and DIFs. - Liase with retails on replacements of OOS items and ensure re-orders are placed and filled in timely manner when item comes back in stock; in partnership with Account Lead. - Annually review physical inventory to variance reports to ensure accuracy and ensure correct adjustments are made. Administrative Activities

+ Conduct relevant administrative tasks as necessary (e.g., filling out retailer required information for new products).

+ Proactively partners with Account Services to ensure that PO Logs and OOS Reports address the highest need areas for the retailer and field; works with Account Services to devise solutions when issues occur.

+ Set up New Account Openings and closings.

+ Maintain budgetary documentation.

+ Core Competencies: - Strong financial and analytical acumen; ability to advocate for and develop planning best practices and strong, mutually beneficial collaboration with retailers - Highly organized and structured - Organized and Dependable - Able to coordinate across roles and functions effectively - Experience with data manipulation and Excel formulas (Date functions, V-lookup, Pivot Tables, etc.) - Flexible mindset, with the ability to shift focus, multi-task, and prioritize requirements

Qualifications

Core Competencies:

- Strong financial and analytical acumen; ability to advocate for and develop planning best practices and strong, mutually beneficial collaboration with retailers

- Highly organized and structured

- Organized and Dependable

- Able to coordinate across roles and functions effectively

- Experience with data manipulation and Excel formulas (Date functions, V-lookup, Pivot Tables, etc.)

- Flexible mindset, with the ability to shift focus, multi-task, and prioritize requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].