Planner DTC

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 Omni Open to Buy inventory and sales plans.

Business management of a multi-faceted categories for two countries and three channels.

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 across all three channels.

Collaborate with cross functional teams to create a compelling promotional strategy.

Utilize understanding of core responsibilities to help train new hires and peer relationship building.

Lead analysis of product past performance data and identify missed opportunities.

Build and maintain collaborative partnership 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.

2+ years of Planning experience

Retail Planning experience strongly preferred

Degree educated. In the absence of degree relevant work experience must be demonstrated

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. Determine relevant information and draw sound conclusions

Demonstrate smart risk taking and a strong entrepreneurial spirit

Demonstrate financial acumen - understand what drives the bottom line. Understand 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.