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Skechers · 18 hours ago

Associate Planner, International Joint Venture

Manhattan Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

2+ years exp

Skechers is a global lifestyle brand headquartered in Southern California that focuses on comfort innovation in footwear and apparel. The Associate Planner will support the Joint Venture team by analyzing sales and inventory data to ensure optimal product assortments and communicate strategies across various business channels.

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Responsibilities

Partner with JV team focusing intensely on data integrity (sales, inventory, AUR, discount %, etc) for each business channel

Partner with JV team regarding sales budget/target, projected door count, sku plans in order to plan sales and forecast inventory levels based on weekly/monthly/quarterly sales results

Plans pre-season (via quarterly recaps, assortment audits) and maintains in-season data (via monthly OTB) by reviewing sales, skus, inventory and identifying opportunities and risks at the gender/category/division/style/sku level

Analyze booking reports to identify opportunity and make projections at the divisional level per channel

Provides constructive analysis of monthly/quarterly recaps at the business channel level by country

Partner with Merchandisers and JV team to communicate quarterly recaps, inventory levels, and months of supply

Take initiative to hold conference calls with the JV team on a monthly/quarterly basis or as needed

Work closely with Merchandisers on key initiatives, providing recaps where necessary

Ensure business needs are being met and execute planning calendar where necessary

Liason and work closely with IT to identify systems, automate reports, continuous development and refining of planning systems and tools (reporting enhancements)

Drive execution on multiple business plans and projects and propose solutions whereas necessary with minimal direction

Participate in company and brand initiatives as appropriate

Qualification

Data analysisInventory managementSales forecastingAproposMicroStrategyMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsProactiveAssertiveProduct knowledgeProblem solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree

2+ years planning/analyst experience

Ability to work on-site

Excellent knowledge of systems, such as Apropos, Meta Cube, MicroStrategy and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel- advanced user, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

Strong analytical skills

Strong problem solving skills

Ability to be flexible and work in a fast paced environment with shifting priorities

Excellent communication, presentation, organizational skills

Proactive, assertive, takes initiative to drive business and think outside of the box

Product and systems knowledge

Company

Skechers

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Skechers is a Fortune 500® company — a growth-oriented brand that designs, develops, and markets a diverse product portfolio of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children around the globe.

Founded in 1992

Manhattan Beach, California, USA

10001+ employees