Planner, Buying and Planning, icebreaker & Smartwool

This position is responsible of buying, delivery, allocation, sell-out analysis with weekly replenishment across channels to maximize inventory efficiency. This position provides strategic oversight and directions in e-commerce, retail and wholesale buying activities in China market. This position is responsible for ensuring smooth implementation and long-term adoption of the best practices.

Key Result Areas: Working with the demand planning team and merchandising team, the Planner, Planning and Buying is responsible for: 1, Business Process Contribute to the brand business growth , executive strategy and seasonal targets. Run the Demand/Supply Planning & Inventory Planning processes for China & APAC Distributors Have a vision of the long-term pressures on the business and build strategies in advance to combat the pressures.

Own the China & APD businesses and provide support for the rest of APAC team. 2, Planning & Buying Be responsible for seasonal forecast at style color level, ensure the forecast sits within the financial plan. Propose the buy plan for B&M stores following category seasonal product strategy and validate with leadership.

Reviewing and analyzing orders for e-com and wholesale after sales meeting, provide both overall and detail view, propose corrective action plan and validate with channel leaders and brand GM. Work closely with sourcing team on supply chain flexibility to answer the business needs. Ensure delivery on time with planned quantity.

Own the relationship with Global supply planning and sourcing teams to ensure alignment in process and KPI’s. Laise with the Global Ops teams to escalate where required vendor capacity / prebuild requirement / MOQ constraints etc. Manges all PO creation and order placement Approves PO adjustments where appropriate 3, Inventory Ensure purchases aligned with monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting for total $, Days cover and quality of stock.

Ensure the inventory roll is aligned with Plan Ensures that finance and supply chain are in sync with reforecasting process for inventory and financial plans are accurately reported. Manages EOL -within inventory targets and aware of impact to bottom line. Ensures that all reporting for inventory measures are accurate 4, Sell Thru Tracking & Allocation Track sell in and sell out data , analyze ensure alignment between pre-season plan and in season actions.

Manage weekly allocation for B&M stores Competency Requirements Responsible, Autonomous and Active. Act like an owner of business, take full ownership for the achievement of excellent, immediate-term results Business acumen, Customer focus, Driving for results Adaptability, Communication & Influence Functional Competencies Strong organization and planning skills; ability to deliver results to a process and timeline Advanced Excel skills are imperative Related experience in systems and programs relative to planning processes.

Exposure to SAP & Tableau a plus. Strong and demonstrated ability to simplify the complex and communicate effectively. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Good presentation, communication and influencing skills Strong teamwork and collaboration with cross functional teams Flexibility to adapt to the changing trends of the business requirements Experience 5 working experiences in demand, planning, buying, or supply domain Minimum Supervisory Experience Outdoor and apparel working experience is preferred R-20261105-0035