Business Planner

Net2Source (N2S); Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a Lead Business Planner for North America. This role involves defining and delivering consumer demand while managing multi-season revenue and inventory plans. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in retail or product management and a solid understanding of key retail metrics. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with a Bachelor's degree in business. This position is essential for shaping marketing strategies and driving performance in the North American market.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in retail, planning, merchandising, or product management.
• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize and interpret market data.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-season revenue, receipt, and inventory plans for North America.
• Translate analysis into clear actions through problem-solving.

Skills

Influence and collaboration

Effective communication

Analytical strength

Attention to detail

Market data interpretation

Understanding of retail metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Overview

Lead Business Planner (BP), North America, who plays a pivotal role in defining, shaping, and delivering consumer demand across the Geography. This individual will own multi-season revenue, receipt, and inventory plans for North America across a Sport for, Product Engine, Gender, and Channel to serve consumers with precision.

They build hypotheses grounded in data and insight, translating analysis into clear actions through sharp problem-solving and critical thinking. They bring a deep understanding of the North America consumer, marketplace dynamics, product engines, and inventory levers—grounded in both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in retail, planning, merchandising, or product management
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate through clear, effective communication
• Actively listens, synthesizes information, and advances work with cross-functional partners
• Exceptional written/verbal communication, analytical strength, and attention to detail
• Ability to synthesize and interpret market data to inform the North America Operating Plan; assesses risk and solves problems to drive outcomes
• Deep understanding of key retail metrics (Retail Sales, ST%, WOS, Inventory, Revenue, Margin) and ability to manipulate data efficiently
• Commercial, entrepreneurial, and consumer-forward mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (or equivalent combination of education,