Position Summary

Under Armour is looking for a talented professional to join their Ecommerce Merchandise Planning team. The Planner, Ecommerce (LATAM) role is a rare opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing brand and division. Passion, desire and integrity are traits we look for in our teammates. You will play a key role in the pre-season financial and inventory planning process as well as in-season inventory optimization in a specific product category for our UA LATAM Ecommerce business and can make an instant impact to the business. This individual will work closely with our Brand House, Factory House, 3rd Party, and Wholesale Planning teams across the region as well as our Merchandising, Product, and Supply Chain teams amongst others here at UA to drive and deliver results.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop preseason sales, margin and inventory turn plans that support Under Armour major growth strategies at the division, department and key item level.
•    Develop seasonal plans by analyzing historical data and current trends while identifying risks and opportunities. Reconcile plans from a top down and bottom up perspective.
•    Forecast sales, margin and inventory turn by month, at a brand level and communicate business performance during weekly sales and monthly open to buy meetings.
•    Provide monthly season style-color forecasts in alignment with Integrated Planning Calendar.
•    Analyze and react to financial, market, customer trends and formulate appropriate strategies in partnership with the cross-functional team.
•    Create brand and category level quarterly hindsight reports to drive strategic assortment decisions for future quarters and in-season management.
•    Plan and project receipt flow for key items to support sales forecasts.
•    Publish weekly business reporting and provide expert analysis on trends and recommendation.
•    Provide analysis around promotional events and iconic product, as-needed.
•    Support an environment that fosters respect for the ideas of others as well as ongoing collaboration to execute business strategy.
•    Establish, nurture, and utilize internal and external partners to drive the business.
•    Partner with Merchant team to create top line and divisional sales, inventory and gross margin goals.
•    Partner with Merchant team to recommend promotional pricing and strategies.
•    Lead special projects and business opportunities on behalf of the Planning team.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

•     1-2 years proven experience working within a forecasting system such as APO, Logility, or 7th Online – preferably supporting an Ecommerce/Retail/Omni-channel business.
  •    Fluency in local language; proficiency in English required
  •    Demonstrated fluency in SAP and Business Warehouse Reporting tools including the ability to successfully mine data, create ad hoc reporting, analyze, and succinctly summarize to drive key business decisions.
  •    Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously, utilize resources effectively and drive themselves and their team for results in a fast paced, growth environment.
  •    Strong knowledge and experience of the problem solving process and its application in addressing critical business issues.
  •    Established ability to build and maintain effective working relationships to drive collaboration, teamwork and business results.
  •    Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to tailor message to all levels in the business.
  •    Demonstrated track record of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Excel skills to facilitate data analysis and critical problem solving.

Education And / Or Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree or related work experience.
•    Minimum 1-2 years merchandise planning experience in a progressive & growth focused retail organization.
•    Excel skills imperative. Experience in systems and programs relative to planning processes.
•    Excellent partnership skills.
•    Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze complex quantitative data.
•    Strong presentation skills.
•    Ability to be a part of a team, set challenging standards, develop strong partnerships, and lead others to action.

Other Requirements

Relocation