Director, International Planning- Subsidiaries & Distributors

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of planners and analysts managing large amounts of data, collaborating with IT to develop efficient and effective analytical tools and reports for planners/merchandisers to determine growth opportunities that align with corporate goals.

• Manage large scale data processing and strategic analysis to improve forecast accuracy, process efficiency and growth opportunities identification through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with merchandising team and partners to identify sales and inventory optimization while offering guidance and support for growth strategies spanning subsidiaries and distributor retail and wholesale accounts.

• Develop and communicate forecasting, SKU management, inventory planning and assortment strategies across multiple channels and markets.

Forecasting & Analysis

• Oversee development of detailed recaps at the country, gender, division, outsole, style, sku level for footwear.

• Build, maintain, and manage forecasting processes with partners for Retail, Ecommerce and Top Wholesale Accounts across multiple countries.

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and consumer insights for forecasting needs.

• Drive alignment with global key pillar brand targets to support Skecher’s long -term growth strategy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with merchandising and partners to analyze and develop forecast strategies.

• Partner with IT and Data Engineering to implement strategy models, optimize reporting workflows that create and optimize dashboards that streamline planning and merchandising operations.

• Lead monthly and quarterly reviews with merchandising and planning team to highlight risks, opportunities, and recommendations for retail and wholesale accounts.

Process & Systems Management

• Standardize reporting tools and establish the best global practices for international planning business insights

• Champion implementation with data engineering to optimize analytic tools, oversee automation and reporting initiatives, ensure reliability of interim data solutions

• Establish and monitor accurate metrics, identifying root causes of variance, and implement corrective actions for recaps and forecasts

• Ensure data integrity for weekly and or monthly recaps for retail and top wholesale accounts.

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Support Global Product Conferences held twice annually, with flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed to ensure successful execution.

• Based on International time zones, periodic morning/evening calls based on business needs.

• May require occasional international travel (2 times per year) based on business needs.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Expert level strategic planning and analytical capabilities to synthesize complex data into actionable insights

• Outstanding leadership and team development capabilities

• Strong strategic thinking, forecasting, business acumen

• Deep understanding of international business operations and market dynamics

• Excellent project management and cross-functional leadership abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels

• High adaptability to managing changing priorities and fast-paced retail environment

• Expert level in excel, powerpoint and power pivot skills.

• Experience with business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Smartview, Incorta)

• Deep understanding of Retail merchandising tools

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International/Retail or related field preferred

• 15+ years of experience in strategic planning, business development, international retail.

• 7+ years of leadership experience in managing teams

• 5+ years of experience in retail, or footwear industry

• International or multi market planning experience

• Strong understanding of statistical forecasting methods and predictive analytics

• Deep understanding of retail math concepts, inventory management principles w/large amt of data.