Planner DTC

YOUR MISSION POSITION OVERVIEW We are looking for a dynamic Merchandise Planner for Direct to Consumer (DTC) to join our established team. This role is crucial in managing in-season business planning and preseason purchases. You will collaborate closely with Merchandising, Allocations, and Store Operations to drive financial results and contribute to our company's strategic objectives. YOUR MISSION (Responsibilities) With support, develop and provide preseason parameters to Merchants regarding budget spend for style options while optimizing flow and inventory turn. Collaborate with Merchant on season strategy incorporating review of past category/concept performance, agreement on investment for the future. Build, maintain, and regularly adjust Open to Buy inventory and sales plans. Business management of multi-faceted categories for two countries. Influence peers and senior leadership with sound business driving decisions through analytics and market research. Create and manage markdown strategies that maximize profit and inventory liquidation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create a compelling promotional strategy. Utilize understanding of core responsibilities to help train new hires and build peer relationships. Lead analysis of product past performance data and identify missed opportunities. Build and maintain collaborative partnerships and communicate effectively with internal colleagues. Represent the brand and utilize the PUMA 4Keys (Fair, Honest, Positive, Creative) in all decisions, actions, processes, and practices. YOUR TALENT YOUR TALENT (Qualifications) 2+ years of Retail Planning experience, Footwear Experience preferred. Knowledge and experience with merchandising systems. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience in working with a fashion/branded environment. Excellent Analytical skills

- Ability to use extensive system knowledge to prepare informative reporting tools, generate, analyze, and recommend alternative actions, and determine relevant information to draw sound conclusions. Demonstrate

smart risk taking

and a

strong entrepreneurial spirit. Demonstrate financial acumen

- understand what drives the bottom line and what actions can be taken to impact it. Establish Plans

- Utilize business strategies to develop realistic plans and

drive to execution. Innovate

- Continually look for ways to experiment and drive new learning. Translate insights into original concepts that benefit the business.

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