Under Armour · 19 hours ago
Lead, Global Merchandise Planner - Footwear
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $129K/yr
6+ years expUnder Armour is committed to empowering those who strive for more, and they are seeking a Lead, Global Merchandise Planner for Footwear. This role is responsible for managing and forecasting financial targets across global markets while driving alignment with Under Armour’s financial goals and market demands.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement financial plans for assigned categories and regions. Align plans with global targets, regional consumer trends, and macroeconomic factors. Guide team members in the planning process
Collaborate with global product, regional planning counterparts, and other departments such as marketing, and finance—to ensure financial plans are aligned and support overall business objectives
Create top line targets for sales growth, demand, style/sku counts, and $ productivity by category for each GTM season. Drive top-down strategies across divisions, departments and classes
Partner closely with global product teams, providing strategic financial input into assortment development and product creation to ensure profitability and alignment with market demand
Collaborate closely with Global Product to provide financial and analytical input into slot planning, product creation/design, and assortment optimization
Lead hindsight analysis by providing recommendations based on financial performance and trends. Utilize insights to influence future assortment and product strategies
Monitor financial performance across regions and categories, addressing variances and proposing strategies to meet financial targets
Collaborate with regional planning teams, marketing, and finance departments to ensure that financial plans integrate seamlessly with the overall business strategy. Act as a key liaison for financial planning integration
Utilize advanced analytics and AI tools to derive deeper financial insights. Drive the use of data to improve accuracy and strategic decision-making across the business
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicating complex data insights and algorithm-driven findings to non-technical stakeholders, aligning cross-functional priorities and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and influencing decision-making at all levels
Proficiency in data analysis and advanced visualization tools, using data to guide strategic initiatives and solve complex business challenges
Foster collaboration and team development whilst ensuring alignment with organizational and team goals to drive successful outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
6+ years of experience in channel planning, marketing, or a related role
Proficient in merchandise financial planning, scenario planning, and long-range forecasting using market trends, financial plans, consumer insights, and historical data
Proficient in conducting comprehensive financial analyses and generating detailed reports that drive strategic decision-making
Strong ability to collaborate across teams and expertly communicate complex data insights and algorithm-driven findings to non-technical stakeholders, aligning cross-functional priorities and ensuring understanding across diverse teams
Skilled in data analysis and proficient with visualization tools to create insights and drive decision-making
Proficient in Blue Yonder or other major planning tools
Strong communication & change-readiness skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders, and communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leaders
Preferred
Experience in the apparel or footwear industry is preferred
Benefits
Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
Competitive 401(k) plan matching
Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
Company
Under Armour
Under Armour is a manufacturer of footwear, sport, and casual apparel.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$567.4MKey Investors
Fairfax Financial HoldingsBDT & MSD Partners
2026-01-02Post Ipo Secondary· $67.4M
2025-06-17Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2023-05-31Post Ipo Secondary· $100M
Leadership Team
Kevin Plank
Founder, President & CEO
Colin Browne
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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