FAQs
What is the main focus of the Senior Sports Planner role?
The main focus of the Senior Sports Planner role is to lead allocation-driven, consumer-focused planning for Kids Footwear, shaping assortment and financial plans to ensure successful product launches and franchise positioning in the marketplace.
What qualifications are required for this position?
The qualifications required include a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field, along with 3–5+ years of experience in assortment planning, merchandise planning, or related retail planning roles.
What key skills are necessary for success in this role?
Key skills necessary include strong understanding of retail and planning KPIs, proven ability to influence across a matrix, advanced Excel and analytical skills, and the ability to balance consumer insights, financial rigor, and operational execution.
What specific responsibilities will the Senior Sports Planner have?
The responsibilities include building seasonal assortment and financial plans, managing in-season optimization, analyzing sales, marketplace, and inventory performance, leading Consumer Planning, and presenting plans and forecasts to senior leadership.
Is experience with planning tools and systems required?
Experience with planning tools and systems is preferred, although not explicitly required.
What types of teams will the Senior Sports Planner collaborate with?
The Senior Sports Planner will collaborate with teams across Sport Merchandising, Sport Planning, Business Planning, Sales, Finance, Marketing/Brand, and Marketplace.
What is the expected approach to data analysis in this role?
The expected approach involves analyzing POS, marketplace, and inventory performance to identify risks and opportunities, translating insights into clear actions for planning and strategy.
How is this role influencing decisions within the company?
This role influences decisions by presenting data-driven insights and plans to senior leadership and cross-functional partners, ensuring alignment and strategic direction for seasonal planning.
Are there accommodations available during the interview process?
Yes, various accommodations are offered during the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, and other reasonable modifications as needed.
Is prior experience in Kids Footwear or sports planning specifically required?
While prior experience in Kids Footwear or sports planning is beneficial, the primary requirement is relevant experience in assortment planning, merchandise planning, or related retail planning roles.