EMEA Commercial Planning Lead for Growth

Jobtailor; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

New Balance is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Commercial Planning for its EMEA region. You will build and lead the planning function across sales, category and business planning, uniting markets and channels under a clear operating model and governance.

You will develop a high-performing team, own end-to-end pre-season planning, and translate data into executive-ready insights and actions that optimize revenue, inventory and profitability across wholesale and key accounts.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Sales Planning, Commercial Operations or Business Planning within sports, footwear or fashion/FMCG, with significant EMEA or multi-market scope.
• Proven track record of building and developing a planning function.
• Deep understanding of sell-in/sell-through dynamics, P&L drivers, inventory management and commercial KPIs in wholesale and key account environments.
• Genuine passion for the sports industry and the New Balance brand.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and own the Planning function across New Balance's EMEA commercial organisation.
• Establish the EMEA Commercial Planning function as a centre of excellence and competitive advantage.
• Develop a high-performing team of Sales, Category and Business Planners across markets and channels.
• Define the EMEA planning operating model, governance, cadence and ways of working.
• Represent Sales Planning on the EMEA Commercial Leadership Team.

Skills

Sales Planning

Commercial Operations

Inventory Management

Analytical Capability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Degree Educated

Tools

Forecasting Methodologies

Planning Systems Design

Job description

New Balance is seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Commercial Planning for its EMEA region. You will build and lead the planning function across sales, category and business planning, uniting markets and channels under a clear operating model and governance.

You will develop a high-performing team, own end-to-end pre-season planning, and translate data into executive-ready insights and actions that optimize revenue, inventory and profitability across wholesale and key accounts.