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Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized brand that champions human potential through the power of sport. This organization is more than just a provider of athletic wear; it’s a movement that builds deep connections and inspires individuals worldwide. They are dedicated to innovation, fostering a passion for activity, and relentlessly serving athletes and consumers alike. Join a team that shapes the future of the marketplace, driving profitable growth and inventory excellence by strategically aligning consumer demand with execution.

**Make Your Mark as a Strategic Planning Professional**

Step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence how products reach consumers across a vast geographic region. As a Strategic Planning Professional, you will be at the heart of ensuring the right product is available at the right time, leveraging data-driven insights and strategic thinking to shape a smarter, more connected value chain. Your contributions will directly impact revenue maximization, margin growth, and inventory optimization for a key product segment, helping to elevate the brand’s mission and serve its diverse consumer base.

What You’ll Contribute

You will drive the alignment of seasonal assortment plans for a specific product segment within a large geographic region, utilizing your deep understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and marketing activities. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Developing and finalizing pre-season assortment plans at detailed product levels to maximize revenue, drive margin, and optimize inventory.
• Providing comprehensive seasonal analysis based on actual sales results to inform future financial planning and strategic decisions.
• Leveraging advanced analytics, technology, and cross-functional input to develop long-range, product-based sales and inventory forecasts for various internal teams.
• Creating and managing monthly stock and sales plans for key products, offering crucial inventory outlooks to guide buying decisions.
• Collaborating closely with internal business partners to proactively identify risks and opportunities that could impact long-term planning objectives.
• Partnering with merchandising teams to design compelling assortments that best serve consumers.
• Fostering a continuous improvement mindset to optimize end-to-end processes and enhance overall operational efficiency.
  
  

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead change, act with courage, and cultivate innovation within a dynamic planning team. You will be an objective partner, driving fact-based decisions and leveraging market insights to inform demand and inventory forecasts, ultimately shaping the brand’s marketplace success.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in buying, planning, allocation, or vendor sales within a multi-store retail environment, or equivalent assortment planning experience with leading apparel and footwear wholesale organizations.
• At least 2 years of experience in a multi-store retail or wholesale apparel/footwear environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of retail math, including gross margin profitability planning.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence others, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with high proficiency in Excel (including creating spreadsheets, advanced formulas, and pivot tables).
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in developing an understanding of customers, competitors, and retail trends; knowledge of the sports apparel market is preferred.
• A track record of actively listening and contributing to advancing discussions within a team environment.
  
  

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.