Helly Hansen Merchandise Planning Analyst

Kontoor Brands, Inc. • Denver, CO

2d • $60,000 - $78,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Helly Hansen is looking for an analytical professional with a passion for the outdoors to join their merchandise planning team. This role involves developing an inventory management strategy, allocating initial seasonal product and weekly replenishment, and reporting on inventory and sales metrics to cross-functional partners. The position reports to the Manager, NA DTC Merchandise Planning and is based in Denver, CO.

Requirements

• An infectious passion for the outdoors.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in retail, business, supply chain or related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience in retail allocation and inventory management.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and openness to ambiguity.
• Confidence in Excel and comfortability with analyzing large data sets.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and multi-time zone environment.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative culture committed to innovative growth, fostering high performers, and celebrating team and individual achievements.
• Ability to travel 5-10%, including potential international travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven decisions for inventory management across DTC channels and product lines for the region.
• Co-create and define product and inventory strategy for retail channels to improve marketplace performance, incorporating distribution of both stores and e-commerce.
• Deliver seasonal inventory analysis and communicate insights to optimize future seasons.
• Analyze sales and inventory data to determine an allocation approach specific to the style/color/size needs at a store level.
• Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to understand shipment delivery times and any changes to intended product flow.
• Recommend and execute product transfers between channels and among stores throughout the season.
• Ensure day-to-day actions ladder up to merchandise planning team & organizational goals.
• Cross functional communication to achieve alignment between store teams, marketing, visual merchandising and operations.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, process-orientation, and data-driven decision making.

Benefits

• Discounts on great gear.
• Competitive compensation and benefits in an active environment with passion for the outdoors.
• Comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle.
• Resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing.
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents.
• Flexible Fridays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree