Senior Manager, North America Merchandise Planning

Leadership & Team Development 

• →Manage and grow a team of managers and planners, setting clear priorities and creating space for career growth. 

• →Build a collaborative and accountable team culture where people are empowered to do their best work. 

• →Clear roadblocks so the team can focus on impact. Simplify processes and drive efficiencies that boost productivity. 

• →Provide coaching, feedback, and mentorship to elevate both individuals and the overall function. 

Business Insights & Strategic Alignment 

• →Roll up insights across all North America wholesale channels and share them with cross-functional partners and senior leadership. 

• →Lead Gross-to-Net operations and consolidation — including forecasting for discounts, returns (RTV), and promotions — as part of the overall wholesale forecast. 

• →Translate SKU- and channel-level detail into clear business insights that shape strategy and decision-making. 

• →Partner directly with retailer planning to influence assortment decisions, buys, and inventory flow to maximize in-stock performance and sell-through. 

Forecasting & Planning 

• →Own forecasts, budgets, and OTB across multiple channels. 

• →Lead monthly forecast reviews, escalating risks and opportunities to key functional partners (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales, and Finance). 

• →Partner with Sales and Finance on promo, markdown, RTV, and inventory forecasts to ensure accuracy and profitability. 

Process & Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• →Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Brand, and Finance to improve how planning connects across teams. 

• →Document planning processes so they are scalable, consistent, and repeatable. 

• →Push for smarter forecasting methods, better data quality, and stronger scenario modeling. 

Analytics & Tools 

• →Use advanced Excel skills and enterprise planning tools (Anaplan strongly preferred) to surface insights and guide recommendations. 

• 7+ years of merchandise or wholesale planning experience. 

• Experience leading and developing direct reports. 

• Proven success managing across multiple wholesale channels. 

• BA/BS in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics or equivalent experience 

• Expert in Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, advanced modeling). 

• Hands-on experience with enterprise planning platforms; Anaplan strongly preferred. 

• Familiarity with BI/data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) a plus. 

Core Competencies 

• Builds, leads, and elevates multi-level teams. 

• Shifts easily between detailed analysis and big-picture strategy. 

• Strong influencing with internal stakeholders and external retail partners. 

• Drives efficiency, process improvement, and change leadership. 

• Clear communicator with strong organizational discipline and attention to detail. 

• Thrives in a fast-paced, innovative, entrepreneurial environment. 
• Growth mindset with a focus on building best-in-class planning practices.