Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led company that owns Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®, using its global platform and supply chain to drive brand growth. The Sales Planner develops sales, inventory, receipt, and shipment plans, analyzes performance and forecasts, and collaborates with account, merchandising, sales, and supply planning teams to support business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Develop seasonal sales, inventory, and receipt plans by Classification that align with assigned account financial targets and productivity metrics
- Build + maintain a rolling 18-month style-color sales, inventory, receipt and shipment plan for each area of business to support product selection in market
- Work autonomously with the account executive, replenishment managers, & with the assigned account buyers and planners. Meet weekly/monthly based upon business needs
- Leverage weekly business insights to understand item level performance to maximize in season opportunities, minimize liability, and inform future seasons
- Analyze sales trends and adjust based upon historical results & current POS (point of sales) performance
- Prepare documents for monthly consensus meetings. Provide analysis and explanations of all recommended changes to sales, inventory, receipt and ship plans
- Lead presentation & influence alignment amongst peers within merchandising, sales, & supply planning teams of monthly consensus meeting POS (point of sales) forecast changes and inventory strategies
- Participate in regular meetings and strategic discussions to provide input on merchandise planning strategies
- Standard and ad hoc reporting; administrative duties
Skills
- 3-5 years of experience in a retail or wholesale environment, including time spent as an analyst or planner
- Related work experience which may include: Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Bachelor's Degree
- Demonstrated retail math and business acumen, including sales forecasting and inventory productivity measures
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present complex information in a clear and compelling manner
- Capable of creating alignment among cross-functional stakeholders by building strong business cases and driving execution
- Attention to detail and strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Knowledge of PowerBI & Logility RO Planning Applications is a plus
Benefits
- Resources to support physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing
- Discounts on Kontoor Brands apparel
- Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees who are new parents
- Flexible Fridays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Remote work arrangement
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