What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner position at Jockey International, Inc.?
At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It’s the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate, and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service is legendary.
We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?
Jockey is seeking a Planner to join our Wholesale team!
JOB EXPECTATIONS
- Understand strategic and tactical concerns, employ appropriate methodologies to analyze data and provide insights and recommendations as it relates to customer targeting, assortment optimization, and forecast accuracy.
- Drive multiple complex projects, balancing short-term and long-term objectives and managing the projects within budget and timelines.
- Influential partner to Account Executives, Customer Planning Teams, Sales & Planning Leadership as well as Merchandising and Demand Planning, providing best-in-class service to assigned account team(s) to drive business growth and results.
- Design and/or deploy optimal reporting and planning solutions that are innovative, add value and meet current and future business requirements.
- Analyze and prepare selling and forecast data to be leveraged for achievement against stated business objectives.
- Deliver unbiased, independent monthly forecast of unconstrained demand, risk, opportunity and contingency plans at account/product levels.
- Other job duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
- 5 years of experience in business analytics, sales planning, demand forecasting, or a related analytical role.
In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment and exciting career growth opportunities!