Planner - International China/Hong Kong Joint Venture

Job Description

To support the Joint Venture team providing constructive analysis and direction to Merchandisers & JV Partners at the total/gender/division/outsole/style/sku level. The Planner is responsible for managing country's OTB as well as using historical sales to ensure optimal quarterly/seasonal assortments, identify/react to in-season misses/opportunities and communicating/executing strategies at the business channel level (Normal stores-Retail/Franchisees/Wholesale, Outlet stores- Retail/Franchisees/Wholesale, and Ecommerce).

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS-

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

Partner with JV team (China and HK) 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, profits, 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 (China and HK) to communicate quarterly recaps, inventory levels, and OTB

Take initiative to hold conference calls with the JV team (China and HK) 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

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES-

Bi-Annual Global Conferences (normal work schedule will be extended; so will need to be flexible on working hours)

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-

No

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

• Ability to work on-site

• Excellent knowledge of systems, such as Apropos, Meta Cube, Microsoft Strategy 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years planning/analyst experience

The pay range for this role is $70,000-$90,000/yr USD

About Skechers

Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500 brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do - delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 4,700 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.