Planning Manager | Men's Apparel

HUGO BOSS Fashions, Inc.•New York, NY

About The Position

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion! At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 17.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS! Responsible for successfully developing specific merchandise plans throughout the Americas (US/CAN/MEX/BRZ) to meet key business objectives and financial goals, ensuring profitability and aligning consumer purchasing trends with product offers in all directly operated channels. This position supports merchant teams and works with key areas to drive performance through analytics while being proactive in response to current business trends. Supports company objectives, as well as identify and apply solutions to problems that will reduce liability and maximize business opportunities.

Requirements

Degree in Business / Merchandising or 6+ years of related experience
1+ year experience managing 2 or more direct reports
Demonstrate understanding of merchandise financials & profitability
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Advanced experience with excel based programs
Strong Oral & Written communication skills
Requires Flexibility / Multi-tasking
Strong Attention to Detail
Demonstrated experience in management, coaching & leadership
Ability to multi-task in a busy office environment
Excellent team working skills with the ability to manage cross-functional relationships across multiple levels and global divisions
Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs

Responsibilities

Develop & forecast seasonal department / class / subclass financial objectives for all retail product categories that meet division level financial goals and present to management.
Maintain monthly OTB process with inventory investments to maximize productivity including initial buy, liquidation, re-orders, and allocation strategies for specific product categories to ensure merchandise remains competitive.
Proactively identify dept. specific retail issues and opportunities, proposing solutions and communicating a unified direction: includes recommending & executing markdowns with the merchandise buying team.
Regular (weekly) review of key performance indicators with sales, margin, inventory turnover, sell-thru and merchandise return on investment; reacting to changes in demand and logistics.
Ensures alignment of merchandise buy plans, budgets, sales forecasts and other business goals to financial targets.
Responsible for both pre-season and in-season sales and inventory management.
Support the development, implementation & execution of new business processes, planning tools and merchandise systems technology.
Partner with various resources to ensure product selection meets supply/demand (i.e. Wholesale, Regional Managers, I T, Merchandisers & the Retail Merchant Team)
Constantly review competitor operations, policies and practices; research and response to industry changes.
Perform Ad Hoc analysis based on historical performance & merchandise product attributes.
Build and Manage by store location financial budgets for Company Owned Retail Stores
Utilizes SAP Retail / AFS / BIS Reporting for inventory and other sales based business requirements.
Utilizes Future Merchandise Financial Planning System for Inventory, Sales, Receipts, and GM analysis.

Benefits

Flexible Commuting
Flexible Fridays & Summer Fridays
Paid Parental Leave for FT employees
21 paid days off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off
Generous Employee Discount Program
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option
SHIP (Share Investment Program)
Offers eligible employees the opportunity to become a co-owner and acquire shares in HUGO BOSS AG at special SHIP conditions.
401(K) with company match
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax)
Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness
Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance