Manager, Global Wholesale Planning
Broomfield, CO, US, 80021
At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better.
Overview
Crocs is hiring a Manager, Global Wholesale Planning. This individual is responsible for partnering with Global Wholesale Merchandising, Global MFP, and Regional Planning & Merchandising partners to build wholesale strategies in support of revenue and brand goals. This role works cross-functionally to align on seasonal strategic direction for the channel including thoughtful segmentation and investment and market mentorship.
What You'll Do
- Analyze account sell in and sell out trends to contribute to crafting future product strategy, as well as global segmentation strategies
- Work closely with the Global MFP team to understand and influence seasonal plans into channel-enriched plans.
- Maintain alignment with merchandising and commercial needs in the transition from pre-season planning to buy execution.
- Influence regions' seasonal investments and SKU counts by channel, product category, and targeted accounts.
- Provide both qualitative and quantitative insights at seasonal hindsight meetings and investment reviews, drawing conclusions to advise future product line architecture.
- Participate in Monthly and Seasonal planning meetings to represent priorities related to the channel, such as Seasonal Bookings Reviews.
- Build and present ad hoc analysis of the business as needed.
What You'll Bring to the Table
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years in merchandising, planning, or demand forecasting.
- Strong preference for consumer goods, footwear, or the fashion apparel industry, emphasis on wholesale experience.
- Experience and success with developing plans for growth and business planning.
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills with BI skills a plus.
- Provide clear, well-organized strategic direction.
- Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence without authority, gain agreement, and drive consensus.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated experience in developing and innovating processes in a fast-growing business.
- Ability to successfully work in a highly cross-functional matrixed environment.
- Proficiency in English required.
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We accept applications on an ongoing basis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Title: Manager, Global Wholesale Planning
Salary or Pay Range: $117,000 - $127,000
Pay offered will vary based on job-related factors such as location, experience, training, skills, and abilities.
At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Collaborator persona.
This position is eligible to participate in a company incentive program.
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.
Job Category: Corporate
Nearest Major Market: Denver