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The Sr. Professional DTC Ecom Planner is responsible for the collaborating in developing the tops-down seasonal financial and inventory target and a bottoms-up sales plan for Ecom business. The DTC Ecom Planner will leverage collaborative cross-functional relationships to enable the DTC team to meet quarterly sales and margin objectives, ensure GoToMarket strategies come to life in the market, and inventory sell-through is managed to target.
Pre- Season Management
• Partner with DTC POD lead, Merch Planning, Channel Merch & Finance to develop Financial Targets
• Translate financial targets to seasonal plans broken out by DTC KPI’s as well as by Category for assigned channel that support the long-term strategic growth plan for the Region and planning inventory levels
• Set & track performance against line architecture and SKU Targets for assortment that yields productivity
• Work closely with Channel Merchandising to gain strong command of seasonal product strategies, key product and marketing stories to align the bottom-up plan with the channel assortment strategy.
• Build and maintain Account Group-Level Sales Plans that substantiate financial targets
• Utilize Sales Plan to identify opportunities and risks to the Financial Target at monthly OTB meetings
• Communicate potential target adjustment opportunities and risks as they arise
In-Season & Inventory Management
• Track sell through per category and seasonality and advise/execute actions needed including but not limited to, replenishment, price promotional activities, content marketing support
• Support business with performance analysis on account level as well as category level.
• Reporting & Analysis such as WSSI, OTB, Sell-through and revenue reporting
• Track and report Brand Campaign Results
• Coordinate cross functional activities to reconcile significant variances to plan and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
Run what/if scenarios to support decision-making and provide insights on potential channel performance outcomes.
• Gather and present regional hind sighting data to drive actions and support ongoing planning efforts, both for short and long term.
• Execute monthly demand forecasts at the style-color level, driven by statistical forecasting and continuously manage necessary adjustments using the Blue Yonder Demand system.
• Utilize systematic forecast and performance data to identify opportunities and risks to the financial and strategic target at monthly and quarterly channel reviews.
• Own the 1 year outlook on merchandise financial plan on a region and division level.
• Influence the 2 year plan by helping shape the SOB at category level based on trade insights and market performance.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in sales-, merch-, or demand planning or a related role.
• Experience in the apparel or footwear industry is preferred.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful DTC strategies.
• Understanding of channel planning, with exposure to scenario planning and long-range forecasting using financial plans & historical data.
• Ability to interpret data and assist in shaping business narratives (story telling), providing support for decision-making processes by contributing data-driven insights.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate key data findings to non-technical teams, with guidance, ensuring alignment with broader business goals
• Knowledgeable in financial concepts, such as revenue, costs, and profit margins, as well as how they relate to planning processes to drive decision making.
• Develop skills in identifying problems and working with predictive analytics tools to support basic refinement of recommendations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work within a team and support planning initiatives.
• Solid experience with data analysis & visualization tools for reporting and insights,
• Experience in Blue Yonder’s Planning module or similar planning tools preferred.
• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Amsterdam office.
• Work Schedule:Teammates are required to work on-site for 4 days per week
• Travel: no travel required
• Licenses/Certifications: N/A
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.
Under Armour is obsessed with being better, stronger, and more focused than anyone else out there.
Our mission: to make athletes better.
Our vision: to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed and can’t imagine living without.
Our values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connect everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we’re here, and fueling everything we do.
LOVE ATHLETES
We believe in waking up every morning to make athletes legendary. From the best of the best to the ones just getting started, we put the athlete at the center of everything we do. We create fearlessly with the courage and conviction to defy convention. We innovate by taking bold and smart risks. We show up big where athletes train, compete, and recover.
CELEBRATE THE WINS
We believe our victories, big and small, bring us together as a team. We celebrate our accomplishments, giving credit where it's due. We take time to have fun. We channel past successes to inspire our next win.
STAND FOR EQUALITY
We believe sport is the great unifier. We don't sit on the sidelines; we speak up for fairness and equity. We treat each other with respect. We apply different perspectives in our work. We come together as a force for good to serve the communities we represent.
ACT SUSTAINABLY
We believe our work is not just what we do but how we do it. We work ethically and efficiently to perfect performance while reusing the Earth's resources. We seek new information to develop lasting solutions. We protect our planet for all who now play, and all who will play, on our home field.
FIGHT ON TOGETHER
We believe strength is built through tackling adversity. We act with an enterprise mindset in the best interest of the Brand. We help each other overcome obstacles. We act with integrity, have honest conversations and grow over mistakes. We approach challenges with positive intent and never quit.
