Timberland: Senior Analyst, Long Range Planning (Americas)
About The Position
At Timberland, we’re a force of nature. We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with an team of fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or www.timberland.com. Senior Analyst, Long Range Planning (Timberland Americas) This role will support the Timberland Americas organization in developing five-year strategic plans across regions and channels by driving growth through data management, analytics, and forecasting. The role will deliver insights that align Americas plans with global long-range strategies. This work will directly inform and support the annual budget process, KPI communication, marketing initiatives, and operational planning to help achieve revenue and margin goals while driving product growth strategies. As a trusted member of the Americas Business Planning team, you will report to the Manager, Americas Marketplace Reporting and Analytics.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the wholesale and/or retail industry preferred
- Proven experience in sales and margin forecasting and modeling.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI a must.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast‑paced environment.
- Adeptness in demonstrating strong and effective written and verbal communication with all levels of the organization.
- Curious, self‑motivated, and eager to learn.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-Year long-range plans aligned to global strategy meeting decisions by sub-brand, country, channel and global brand architecture.
- Lead deep-dive analyses at the key account and retail channel levels to support sustainable growth.
- Perform KPI variance analysis, monitor performance against strategic objectives, and communicate risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
- Analyze business trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations to support management’s strategic decision-making.
- Design, build and enhance operational dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility to KPI’s; utilize dashboards to create and deliver clear, impactful presentations for leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Maintain and enhance excel models for the annual budget and 5‑year strategic plan, with a focus on sales, margin, KPI performance, and product mix analysis.
- Aggregate, analyze, and synthesize large datasets using advanced Excel and Power BI to translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations and presentations.
- Collaborate and partner cross‑functionally with merchandising, marketing, finance, and operations to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
- Build store‑level and e-commerce KPI analyses to validate long‑range plan assumptions and “what‑must‑be‑true” scenarios.
- Oversee multiple projects and competing priorities, ensuring cross‑functional alignment and adherence to timelines.
Benefits
- extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions
- a competitive compensation package
- a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- 40 paid hours of service time every year
- discounts on ski passes
- free kayak rentals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
