Planner II, TW Sales Assortment Planning GC

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. Key Partnership: Store Merch Sports Planning MFP SSD Account Partners Job Responsibility: Pre-season Lead assortment pitchback session, get alignment with Sports Sales Director, Store merch and Sales team to balance biz and buzz Deliver a qualified SKU-level assortment plan by door clusters base on APS, selling weeks and sell-thru forecast, align key style depth planning methodology internally Drive concept Hindsight, summarize highlights and learnings, define risks and opportunities. Align planning guiding principle with X-function team Build distinguish assortment plan for concept top doors to fulfill specific consumer need Build/refine a style-level plan to color based on marketplace strategies and opportunities; ensure plan reconciles with topline financial plan developed by the MFP In-season Lead 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 performance Post-season Recap the performance of the assortment including sell-through, color performance, and SKU productivity Provide insights and recommendations to key stakeholders SSD/Merchandising/Sales/Sports planning for future season planning Recap performance of key retail moments to provide insights for future planning Job Qualifications: Buying, Planning, Assortment Planning experience with other apparel / footwear Comprehensive understanding of retail math Ability to create reports, style-level sales plans, track promotional calendar/events and pre-meeting prep Strong and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and influence others Advanced 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 functions Strong 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 Acumen Consumer Insight Product/Marketplace Knowledge Effectively communication and Influencing others 3+ years planning experience in fashion/fast fashion/Sports brands is a plus