Job description

locations
NEW YORK

time type
Full time

posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago

job requisition id
R082100

Summary
We are currently seeking a Planning Manager who will report to the VP of Merchandising.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Planning Manager is responsible for analyzing and forecasting through strategic sales planning, inventory management, and actionable reporting and insights for the Americas. This position will work closely with Regional and Worldwide Balenciaga and Kering teams across Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Finance team to set and ensure growth targets are achieved.
Job Description
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Support Vice President of Merchandising to develop and enhance planning processes and reporting
• Monitor sales and inventory to ensure optimal stores assortments, analyze OTB and take action as necessary by reviewing sales and inventory against financial goals
• Manage the build out of detailed annual store plans by store and category
• Measure performance against plan and share monthly hindsight
• Self-motivated to regularly deliver ad hoc actionable analysis from top-line to store and category level. Ability to influence decisions while building and motivating a cohesive organization
• Clearly communicate to all cross-functional teams the financial objectives, action plans, opportunities, learning and liabilities of the business in order to enable strategic decision making
• Work closely with the Buying team to analyze seasonal merchandise assortments and execute merchandising strategies including creation of sku plans at the category, core/fashion, and store level

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor degree in Business or related discipline
• At least 5-7 years of experience in Retail Planning
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen. Ability to understand and leverage product and financial reports to drive business
• Outstanding communication and influence skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
• Must be resourceful, a problem-solver & team player
• Proven ability to drive results
• Passionate about exceeding corporate goals and driving business through excellent execution

WHY WORK WITH US?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Balenciaga’s New York Corporate team as a Planning Manager who will drive the business and contribute to the brand philosophy. We invite you to become part of a team that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms; race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law, enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for and it is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.

Job Type
Regular
Start Date
2022-05-16
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Balenciaga America Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

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