Manager, Omnichannel Planning

2 weeks ago

Boston, United States ASICS Full time

At ASICS, we empower our employees to pursue their career goals. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team.

ASICS has been dedicated to designing the most technically advanced footwear and athletic products in the world for over 60 years. All of that comfort, fit, and functionality starts within the minds of the passionate people that work within our walls.

Based upon our core values, everyone's input and contributions are respected at ASICS America. We nurture a collaborative environment and hire team members that are never content, always pushing through their own limitations, continually in the pursuit of improving performance, are innovative and creative, reach for new challenges, and always aim to surpass the next goal.

Our Mission: We pledge to bring harmony to the body and soul

ASICS, an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano - a sound mind in a sound body. Staying true to the philosophy by which it was founded, every ASICS innovation, every concept, every idea is intended to create the best product. Our mission is to become the number one brand for the sports enthusiast. To accomplish this, we pledge to continue to make the best product; striving to build upon our technological advances and pushing the limits on what we can learn from the body and its needs in athletic gear.

POSITION PURPOSE / SUMMARY STATEMENT (defines the major functions/purpose of the position):

Reporting to the Sr Manager, Omnichannel Planning, Allocation, and Business Analysis in Boston, the Planning Manager, Omnichannel is responsible for Retail Planning across all DTC (Direct to Consumer) channels. This role is responsible for managing the ASICS brand for Brick and Mortar, owned E-commerce website and marketplaces.

The Planning Manager works in close collaboration with the Buying team by managing open to buys and key item plans to ensure inventory levels are appropriate to hit financial targets. This position will also play a central role in ad hoc reporting and analysis to drive the business forward and ensure the success of ASICS in the DTC space.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (include titles of positions directly reporting to this position):

  • Sr Planner, Omnichannel
  • Planner, Omnichannel
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
  • Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Create and maintain financial plans as it relates to merchandise management including sales, inventory, markdowns, margins and turns for Brick and Mortar, E-Commerce, and Marketplaces.
  • Oversee and manage Open to Buys for all categories through a strong partnership with Sr. Manager of Buying; Regularly partner with Buying Team to align product strategies with financial targets and forecasts and for in season management of sales and inventory including promotion planning and analysis, markdown proposals, and exit strategies.
  • Update forecasts on a weekly basis in order to track progress of key retail KPI's and analyze the business through ad hoc reporting, including but not limited to markdown analysis, promotion testing, and store assessments.
  • Partner with Marketplace teams on pricing, promotions, and assortments to ensure the business is attaining appropriate operational income targets.
  • Support the requirements of the business as needed to grow Omnichannel initiatives, such as Click and Collect and Ship from Store.
  • Partner with Global and Regional IT teams on new and existing reporting tools to ensure proper information flow.
  • Supervise, train, and develop Planners.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
  • Strong analytical skills and an expert level of knowledge of retail KPI's and retail math
  • Ability to present plans and results to senior management in a concise and professional manner.
  • Knowledge of resource allocation, planning, and assortment strategies to increase gross margins.
  • Experience with systems similar to SAP, BI systems, StoreForce and Teamwork preferred.
  • Thorough knowledge of the athletic industry trends is a benefit.
  • Understanding multiple brands and their current strategies that compete with ASICS.
  • Ability to effectively motivate, engage and foster growth within team members.
  • Ability to hold themselves and team members accountable to a high standard of performance and results.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
  • Customer Focus
  • Innovation & Creativity
  • Collaboration & Mutual Respect
  • Leadership
  • Results Driven
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of 3-years working within a corporate retail environment.
  • Minimum of 2-years working in a Retail Planning position.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant business field or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience managing direct reports, or eaquivalent experience preferred.
  • Experience in any facet of Retail Merchandising, Buying and Allocation will be considered.
  • SAP experience a plus.
  • Knowledge in retail planning systems preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Must be able to see, hear, speak, and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
  • Office work, some lifting, considerable walking
WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.
  • The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.


ASICS America Corporation reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign, or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. ASICS America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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