GLOBAL PLANNING ANALYST

Company Description We sell our collections direct to consumers through more than 4,000 Skechers stores around the globe and Skechers e-commerce sites, as well as through a network of third-party partners. Partner with JV (China Ecom team and HK/SEA team) focusing intensely on data integrity (sales, inventory, AUR, discount %, etc) for each business channel Partner with JV team (China Ecom team and HK/SEA team) regarding sales budget/target, projected door count, and sku plans in order to plan sales and forecast appropriate inventory levels based on monthly/quarterly sales results Drive execution on multiple business plans and projects and propose solutions whereas necessary with minimal direction Plans pre-season (via quarterly recaps, assortment audits) and maintains in-season data (via monthly OTB) by reviewing sales, profits, skus, inventory and identifying opportunities and risks at the gender/category/division/style/sku level Analyze booking reports to identify opportunity and make projections at the divisional level per channel Work closely with Planning Manager to manage monthly OTB for country and channels Partner with Merchandisers and JV team (China Ecom and HK/SEA) to communicate quarterly recaps, inventory levels, and OTB Take initiative to hold conference calls with the JV team (China Ecom and HK/SEA) on a monthly/quarterly basis or as needed Work closely with Merchandisers on key initiatives, providing recaps where necessary Ensure business needs are being met and execute planning calendar where necessary Liason and work closely with IT to identify systems, automate reports, continuous development and refining of planning systems and tools (reporting enhancements) Participate in company and brand initiatives as appropriate The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.