Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

Under Armour EMEA is seeking a Sr. DTC Business Planner to join its Planning team based in Amsterdam. This is an ideal opportunity for a self-motivated, passionate, flexible, and focused individual to join a high-quality team.

The main responsibilities of the role will be planning and maintaining a 3 year outlook for the DTC business through developing a tops-down financial plan, with a focus on the current and upcoming year. The Sr. DTC Business Planner will leverage collaborative cross-functional relationships that enable the DTC team to meet quarterly sales and margin objectives.

Your Impact

• Define the top down LRP (Long Range Plans) for DTC channels 

• Build and maintain 3 year rolling Sales Plans that substantiate financial targets and across key KPI’s

• Partner with DTC Commercial leads, DTC Planners & Finance to develop Financial Targets.

• Translate financial sales and KPI targets for the financial year that support long-term strategic growth for the DTC Channels

• Develop bottoms daily, weekly and monthly financial plans including sales, margin, traffic, conversion, AUR, UPT and ADT for each channel, Marketplace account level, Ecom country, and Retail store level.

• Update the annual KPI targets on a quarterly basis aligned to the financial target updates.

• Collaborate with cross functional partners on driving successful new store openings and ongoing process improvements.

• Provide input for regional assortment matrix development ensuring DTC channel nuances and needs are met to achieve Financial Targets. 

• Communicate potential target adjustment opportunities and risks as they arise.

• Analyze and react to financial, market, customer trends and formulate appropriate strategies in partnership with the cross-functional team.

• Lead special projects and business opportunities on behalf of the Planning and Allocation team.

• Drive seasonal size curve optimization process

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Strong business acumen specific to Retailer KPI’s Sales, Margin, Traffic, Conversion, Inventory etc.
• 4-5years experience in DTC Sales or Merch Planning or Business Planning. 
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships through strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Basic knowledge of FP&A processes & financial acumen 
• Intellectual curiosity to dig into details, root cause issues, and support various account initiatives 
• The ability to present information in a clear, concise, and complete manner.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Mathematics or another relevant field preferred.  

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Amsterdam office.
• Return to Work Designation: 2 days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote. 

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Benefits & Perks

• Paid “UA Give Back” Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community.
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being. 
• 38 hour working week
• Hybrid work, a minimum of 2 days in the office
• 28 days holiday
• Teammate Resource groups e.g. Green Machine, Sustainability, LGBTQIA+, Women in Leading and Living, Balance for mental health and wellbeing etc.
• Human Performance Institute (Gym) on site
• Local Language course when moving from abroad

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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