Global Integrated Business Planning Analytics Lead

Patagonia•San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA

100d•Onsite

About The Position

Patagonia is on a journey to utilize Integrated Business Planning (IBP) supported by Data & Analytics to power its purpose – helping save the home planet. As Global Integrated Business Planning Analytics Lead, you will play a key role partnering with the Senior Director of Global Merch Finance and the VP of Global IBP in running complex analyses to help inform business decisions, lead the data & analytics practice for the global IBP function, and support the on-going rollout of the new IBP process. You will have 3 primary objectives: Inform Key Business Decisions - Build & deliver data assets and reports while also delivering quantitative & qualitative insights to key stakeholders and leadership. You will be expected to work independently to identify the data and specific approach required to answer complex business questions. Be the leader, the voice of data & analytics for the Global IBP function - Drive the implementation of data assets, reports & advanced analytics deliverables for the function in partnership with the broader data & analytics team. Support global IBP rollout- Educate & train the IBP global and regional functions to help advance data & analytics knowledge through training, skill-building & change management support. To accomplish each of these objectives, you will collaborate deeply with cross-functional global, regional, and corporate finance and planning team members, supply planning, leaders of the company, along with other members of the Data & Analytics team. You will be expected to independently drive analyses to their logical conclusion and derive key insights and advocate for specific actions required to achieve business objectives and enable an efficient Global IBP Process. You will also play a lead role in ensuring on-going data integrity for the Global Planning team, establishing standards for regular global reporting and support the upskilling of our regional planning teams. Critical thinking will be a key attribute for validating data accuracy in financial planning models, troubleshooting data issues independently and collaborating with Technology resources to resolve system issues causing data challenges. You will propose and complete special projects and be a driver in the rollout of the Global IBP process. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a keen understanding of the role data plays in driving Global IBP strategy and informing business decisions.

Requirements

Retail Financial Planning Skills: 7+ years of financial analysis or analytics with a focus in Product, Marketplace, Supply Chain or Planning. Experience with apparel or outdoor consumer products is preferred.
Experience with (or knowledge of) financial planning systems, such as Impact Analytics, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, TM1, etc is valuable
Data & Analytics Skills: Exceptional analytical and modelling skills to interpret data and derive actionable insights
Expert knowledge of Excel is required with proficiency in Tableau and PowerPoint
Proficiency in data validation, data consolidation and troubleshooting techniques to ensure data accuracy and integrity; strong attention to detail
Experience with multiple data & analytics capabilities including data platforms & pipelines, data mgmt. or governance, advanced analytics, business intelligence & reporting, and qualitative insights; technical competencies including SQL, data modeling and statistics
Project Management & Communication Skills: Experience in managing projects and initiatives, with strong collaboration and organization skills to efficiently work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Education: A bachelor’s degree in business, data science, economics, marketing, communications, or a related field. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA) can be advantageous

Responsibilities

Advocate & Partner Provide leadership streamlining analytic efforts within the global IBP function
Identify opportunities for innovation and growth through data-powered insights
Develop and nurture data & analytics within the function and the company
Build partnerships to help augment your ability to deliver
Build & Deliver Independently drive requested analyses to inform critical business decisions
Deliver data products & insights that directly power key decisions using qualitative, quantitative & advanced analytics
Build reports, dashboards and other visualization solutions to help ensure effective measurement & insights
Drive creation of standardized monthly reporting and analysis required to inform the monthly global S&OP process, including making recommendations and enhancements related to on-going inventory and margin analysis and management.
Validate data accuracy in planning models, SnowFlake database & troubleshoot data issues
Help establish and support data governance & quality throughout the function
Educate & Train Build buy-in related to the Global IBP process rollout including building relevant IBP training materials, leading global IBP training sessions, and following-up with cross-functional teams and regions on data submission deadlines
Guide & develop analysts & planners across the function on analytical opportunities, techniques & methods
Help roll out new data & analytics capabilities across the function as part of overall change management
Hold training sessions helping elevate knowledge, efficacy of data and analytics capabilities