Senior Manager of Planning & Pricing
About The Position
Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you! Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first). Reporting to the Director of Planning and Inventory Management, the Sr Manager of Planning and Pricing is responsible for leading the sales and inventory budget and pricing strategy across Vail Resorts Retail. The Sr. Manager will partner with our senior product leaders and finance team to drive planning, forecasting and financial management of sales planning and pricing strategies to drive strong forecast accuracy and improve margin optimization. This leader will build critical relationships with the broader retail organization and will also require strong horizontal leadership skills across multiple functions to drive and execute on forecast accuracy. This position requires strong analytical skills, workload prioritization and organizational skills, excellent communication and strong collaboration skills. This role will lead a team and be responsible for their leadership, development and succession planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; 7+ years of relevant retail experience.
- Experience in merchandise planning, replenishment, buying, pricing, or inventory management.
- Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen with a track record of driving growth and profitability.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong learning agility, problem-solving skills, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience developing and leading high-performing teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Power Query, VBA, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP), PowerPoint, Access and Word.
- Experience with retail planning and inventory management systems – JDA MMS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own and lead sales, margin, inventory, and pricing plans through budget and forecasts to drive accountability and achieve financial and business objectives.
- Drive inventory productivity through disciplined open-to-buy management, inventory turn optimization, lifecycle planning, and proactive management of excess and aged inventory in partnership with the Inventory Exit team.
- Develop and execute pricing, promotional, and markdown strategies in partnership with the retail product team to optimize sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
- Ensures effective communication, coordination and cooperation between multiple cross functional partners including Finance, Buying, Replenishment, Operations and IT.
- Responsible for the day to day analytical and planning tasks required to manage and report key retail KPIs.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning, pricing, and forecasting processes, systems, and tools.
- Translate business needs into scalable solutions through strong partnership with IT.
- Champion change management initiatives and support organizational transformation efforts that improve planning effectiveness, pricing strategic initiatives, and overall retail performance.
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team through coaching, talent development, succession planning, and organizational leadership.
- Demonstrates strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with a passion for solving complex business challenges.
- Uses data and business acumen to make informed decisions and influence outcomes.
- Effectively prioritizes competing demands while driving results through ambiguity.
- Builds strong relationships and leads through influence across all levels of the organization.
- Displays learning agility, curiosity, accountability, and a continuous improvement mindset with high emotional intelligence.
- Inspires and develops teams while fostering collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
