Your mission
- This role is an individual contributor level.
- The Senior Demand and Business Planning Manager will develop the seasonal inventory forecasts for footwear, apparel, and accessories using and creating forecasting tools, analysis, and re-alignment.
- Responsible to consolidate and communicate the forecast to senior leadership in merchandising, product management, and sales / sales operations
- Work cross functionally with sales management and merchandising to ensure the inventory forecast is strategically planned to key product initiatives and relevant to distribution plans
- Be the key stake holder at monthly meetings with finance to review on hand inventory and future forecasted inventory
- Review and analyze seasonal bookings against forecast / inventory to communicate action plans and provide strategic guidance for future products
- Work directly with key account managers and sales leaders across the organization to ensure inventory is properly planned in accordance with customer needs
- Communicate forecasting and replenishment strategies to support channel distribution
- Responsible for reporting on category bi-monthly inventory purchases in accordance to sourcing guidelines along with Puma regions for global alignment
- Work directly and closely with procurement to ensure inventory is bought in accordance with Go-To Market plans and submitted on deadlines; must review development sign offs to ensure product launch timelines
Your talent
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5-7 years of experience in planning, forecasting and/or supply chain management
- Strong working knowledge of merchandising, forecasting, and retail processes
- Ability to follow specific direction, adhere to deadlines, address all internal stake holders in a timely manner
- Naturally entrepreneurial and inquisitive, solution-oriented with the ability to present actionable recommendations.
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with all internal and external partners
- Ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel; highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Industry and Market Knowledge
- Strong analytical and communication skills
The hiring range base pay for this position is $82,000-$111,315 + Bonus + Benefits
Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Our principles
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
