Manager, Global Planning

Crocs, Inc.•Westminster, CO

2d•$115,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Global Planning is responsible for supporting and driving global planning strategies that align product, channel, regional, and financial priorities. This role partners closely with Global Merchandising, Global MFP, Regional Planning, Commercial, and Supply partners to translate business strategies into actionable plans that support revenue goals, inventory efficiency, and profitable growth. This position requires a strong analytical approach, clear communication, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners through data-backed insights, proactive recommendations, and strong process ownership. The Manager, Global Planning, will play a key role in seasonal planning, investment guidance, performance analysis, and ongoing business management across global planning workstreams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, analytics, mathematics, finance, merchandising, supply chain, or a related field required
At least 8+ years of experience in merchandise planning, demand planning, assortment planning, inventory planning, retail planning, or a related field preferred
Experience in consumer goods, footwear, fashion apparel, or retail preferred
Direct-to-consumer and/or multichannel planning experience preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Sophisticated Microsoft Excel skills required; experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools preferred
Strong communication and presentation skills, proficient in translating data into clear business recommendations
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, gain buy-in, and drive alignment across cross-functional partners
Strong skills with experience developing, improving, or managing planning processes
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional, matrixed environment

Responsibilities

Drive global planning strategies that align financial objectives, product priorities, and commercial goals
Partner with Global Merchandising, Global MFP, and Regional Planning teams to convert seasonal strategies into practical business plans
Influence assortment, investment, and channel planning decisions through data-driven recommendations and business insights
Ensure alignment between global strategies and regional execution throughout the planning lifecycle
Represent Global Planning priorities in monthly, seasonal, and cross-functional business reviews
Lead analysis of sales, inventory, and product performance to identify risks, opportunities, and growth drivers
Deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to support investment, assortment, and line architecture decisions
Present business performance, hindsight findings, and forward-looking opportunities to leadership and key collaborators
Develop reporting and analytical tools that improve transparency and enable faster decision-making
Build positive relationships across Merchandising, Commercial, Supply, Finance, and Regional Planning teams to drive alignment and execution
Influence decisions through clear communication, compelling storytelling, and data-backed recommendations
Facilitate planning discussions that balance global strategy with regional and channel-specific needs
Lead collaborator conversations to proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and drive business outcomes
Own and improve key global planning processes, tools, and governance routines
Find opportunities to improve planning efficiency, reporting automation, and cross-functional ways of working
Establish consistent planning standards, deliverables, and timelines across global and regional teams
Drive a culture of continuous improvement by challenging existing processes and implementing scalable solutions