Wholesales Planner

Key Process Accountabilities

Key Activities

·        Support preseason forecast process for key styles by using sell out & partner inventory data.

·        Track sell out performance on style/color level and by individual wholesale partner.

·        Build monthly sell out forecast on style/color level using various forecast models & inputs from Merch and Commercial.

·        Use sell out forecast and partner inventory data to update sell in revenue plan, split in Customer Orders, At Once and Left to Book.

·        Propose in season partners replenishments, edits & cancels based on projected inventory.

·        Ensure partner inventory level is healthy with optimized in stock rates and minimized excess.

·        Work with commercial team to ensure Partner sell-out and inventory data is accurate.

·        Support with any related planning reporting, i.e., weekly shipment outlook, inventory report, actual sales tracking.

Deliverables and Indicators (KPIs)：

1.      Revenue

2.      Partner inventory turns, incl. in stock rate & excess

3.      Crocs inventory turns, incl. in stock rate & excess

4.      Forecast Accuracy

Job Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

Experience

-         5 years in Demand Planning and buying.

-         FMCG industry, preferably in apparel / fashion with wholesale business model

-         Close working relationship with Sales, Merchandising and Finance

Knowledge

-         Understanding of various demand planning, inventory and OTB modeling

-         Strong quantitative analysis skill set

-         Proficiency with Planning Software and Microsoft Office applications

-         Fluent in English

Interpersonal Skill

-         Highly collaborative with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders

-         Comfortable with large data sets with clear eye for the detail

-         Ability to format data in clear and understandable presentations

-         Can cope with multiple tasks under limited time resource

-         Takes initiative, challenge the status quo and embrace change

-         Good communication skill

Travel Requirement

Limited / domestic