The North Face: Senior Planner - Apparel

vfc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Face in Denver is seeking a Senior Planner - Apparel to own category and product planning across globe and regions. You will partner with Global Category Planning, Operations, Sales, regional teams and Finance to create a demand plan that aligns with brand strategy and financial goals.

The role requires 5+ years of experience in forecasting and analytics, plus advanced Excel skills and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in forecasting, strategic planning or retail analytics.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned category and product planning across Globe and regions.
• Collaborate with Global Category Planning, Operations, Sales, regional teams and Finance.
• Develop demand plans to achieve brand, financial and distribution goals.
• Build bottoms-up plans by classification and channel at style/color level.
• Report SKU counts and conduct SKU rationalization exercises.
• Develop planning calendars and coordinate milestones across teams.
• Roll up and report global and regional forecast figures down to style level.

Skills

Forecasting

Excel

BI tools

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

BI reporting tools

Job description

The North Face

At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore, Disrupt and to Lead. We were born to Love Wild Places and to Spark Curiosity. We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places, and people.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us - our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of adventure-loving people, The North Face just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit The North Face Careers or www.thenorthface.com.

Senior Planner - Apparel

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Senior Planner - Apparel at The North Face looks a little like this.

As part of the Global Merchandising Planning team, this position will own assigned category and product planning across Globe and all regions. The Senior Planner will work collaboratively with Global Category Planning, Operations, Sales, Regional teams and Finance departments in creating a demand plan to achieve brand strategic, financial, and distribution goals.

Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Develop analytical framework used to inform merchandising strategies, providing qualitative and quantitative analysis on business and product performance, globally and regionally.
• Provide SKU count guidance using analysis of historical trends and market opportunities.
• Build bottoms-up plans by classification and channel at the style and color level to align with financial plan based on Global category insights, regional sell-in and sell-thru data, historical trend, and seasonal initiatives.
• Report on SKU count and conduct SKU rationalization exercises using ABC analysis or other quantitative analysis.
• Support the development of planning calendar to align merchandising, finance, sales, RD&D, and operations milestones/deliverables.
• Partner with counterparts in the Regions to develop global merchandising plan; partner with Global category team to achieve global and regional revenue & productivity target through collaboration with finance, sales, and operations.
• Own handoffs of seasonal merchandising plan to forecasting and operations team, briefing big ideas and key brand initiatives.
• Develop seasonal revenue targets by channel and category that align with financial and brand strategies.
• Ensure Global and regional product merchandising plans by channel and category align with financial and brand strategies.
• Roll up and report global and regional forecast figures down at style level.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Experience in product forecasting, statistical modeling, retail sales analysis and/or strategic planning
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - particularly Excel
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate analysis to broad audience
• Proven ability to analyze and interpret data to identify business opportunities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using BI reporting tools preferred

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

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Hiring Range : $86,400.00 USD - $108,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.

All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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