Merchandising & Planning Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Merchandising & Planning Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Fast growth company with great career development opportunities
• Phenomenal team environment in a beautiful office space in Alexandria
• Amazing benefits like Gym membership, Class-Pass, parking, Birthday Leave & more

Over the past two decades, Under Armour has evolved into the most innovative Brand in all of sports with a full line of performance apparel, footwear, and accessories. We didn't just start an industry–we started a revolution.

Working here puts you at the center of a high-powered collision of athletics, technology, and opportunity. It puts you in a position to win, to challenge yourself, and to work together with a team to fulfill one promise. It's a promise that says: "PROTECT THIS HOUSE.® I WILL."

This role will support and execute UA’s overall brand and channel merchandising strategy.  Core responsibilities will include ranging, channel & range segmentation, pricing strategy and go-to-market operational effectiveness across all channels.

The role will be ultimately accountable for sales & margin results in region through both our wholesale and retail channels, so the successful incumbent will need a solid understanding of both landscapes and be driven by commercial outcomes. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide market analysis and insights to Regional Merchandisers as inputs to the seasonal Business Plan, incorporate the following:
  • Market Trends (positive & negative)
  • Financial outlook by Category
  • Volume & SKU count projections to drive productivity
• Make meaningful inputs to the assortment selection process to maximize productivity & profitability
• Define, together with the sales channels, the product & channel segmentation strategy on a seasonal basis, securing differentiation across channels and wholesale partners
• Ensure alignment between Merch Plan and Long-Range Financial Target
• Communicate potential target adjustment opportunities as they arise
• Manage pricing strategy

Critical Skills/Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-7 years of experience in planning, buying, replenishment or related fields
• Strong aptitude with retail math and forecasting methodology
• Advanced level Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated competency in developing strategic projects from scope through definition, work planning, execution management and measurement

Under Armour is an equal employment opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.  We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Under Armour depends solely on your qualifications.