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    Sr Director, Merchandise Planning - Waltham, United States - Wolverine Worldwide

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    Collaboration

    Consumer-Obsessed

    Building an Inspiring Culture

    Technological savvy

    eCommerce Business Acumen
    "In my role, I am responsible for collaboration with all cross-functional partners to manage all aspects of the eCommerece business, including business planning, content strategy and development, promotional campaigns and other online marketing, web design, web analytics and technologies. I love the fast paced nature of my job and the strong working relationships we have built with teams across the organization"
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    "As a web designer in Ecomm, I have the unique opportunity to impact how our consumers view, interact and experience each of my brands. Whether they are checking their email, browsing the web on their laptop or smartphone, or checking their social media, I can create digital assets that reach our consumers wherever they are."
    Web Designer

    "In my role, I am responsible for collaboration with all cross-functional partners to manage all aspects of the eCommerece business, including business planning, content strategy and development, promotional campaigns and other online marketing, web design, web analytics and technologies. I love the fast paced nature of my job and the strong working relationships we have built with teams across the organization"
    Director eCommerce

    "As a web designer in Ecomm, I have the unique opportunity to impact how our consumers view, interact and experience each of my brands. Whether they are checking their email, browsing the web on their laptop or smartphone, or checking their social media, I can create digital assets that reach our consumers wherever they are."
    Web Designer

    "In my role, I am responsible for collaboration with all cross-functional partners to manage all aspects of the eCommerece business, including business planning, content strategy and development, promotional campaigns and other online marketing, web design, web analytics and technologies. I love the fast paced nature of my job and the strong working relationships we have built with teams across the organization"
    Director eCommerce


    Professional Development
    We offer access to professional development training and tuition reimbursement for higher education.

    Family Friendly
    We offer generous maternity/paternity leave and have onsite child care available.

    Summer Flex Hours
    We offer flexible working hours in the summer so team members can enjoy more time outside.

    Responsibilities

    General Function
    Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories.

    With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the ever-expanding portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Hush Puppies, Keds, Merrell, Saucony, Sperry, and Wolverine.

    Wolverine Worldwides continued success is driven by our ability to stay true to our simple mission:
    we empower, engage and inspire our consumers

    every step of the way.

    The
    Senior Director, Merchandise Planning is responsible for leading a team of DTC merchandise planning members across the 12 Wolverine Worldwide brands.

    The Director will also collaborate across functional eCommerce leaders on the development of product strategies and leading the creation of the financial strategy including sales, margin, and inventory by brand.

    The Director ensures that hindsight, assortment framework and financial strategies are built in a way that drive strong business by gathering and assessing data of the market and driven by direction of the Brands.

    The Director is responsible pre-season strategies through to market investment, in-season OTB management, and pricing.

    Primary Duties

    • Direct and oversight of the merchandising plans developed by the Merch Planners - based on brand direction, inclusive of sales, margin, and inventory for each brands eCommerce business.
    • Liaise, communicate, and partner with Brands on division merchandising, financial and product strategies to develop into detailed merchandise plans.
    • Partner on the development of Long-Range Planning strategy and financials across the Wolverine Worldwide eCommerce portfolio in collaboration with Brand Merchanting and Ecommerce commercial teams.
    • Oversee alignment and reconciliation of business unit plans (sales, inventory, pricing, product) to division strategies and financials.
    • Enhance and create the assortment framework process across the brands inclusive of style/sku targets, good/better/best framework, and season planning.
    • Proactively guide teams in-season financial management, including Open to Buy forecasting, pricing decisions, and demand driven buying decisions to deliver financial goals.
    • Oversee comprehensive inventory planning and forecasting to align to brand and company goals and KPIs.
    • Lead team in implementation and recommendations of new planning system.
    • Partner with eCommerce and brand marketing on key investments aligned to big ideas, campaigns, and marketing.
    • Responsible for delivering a flexible and responsive approach to inventory management inclusive of Test and Respond, Rapid Response and Open to buy.
    • Drive profitability through leading and executing promotional and markdown strategies which align with divisional and brand financial goals.
    • Accountable for career development, skill development, and leadership competency of teams to ensure job satisfaction, retention and future talent development.
    • Performs duties consistent with the Companys AAP/EEO goals and policies.
    • Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

    • 10+ years of planning and inventory management experience.
    • Proven leadership skills with at least 8 years experience in leading and developing a team.
    • Exceptional writing, communication and presentation skills to drive effective collaboration and influencing within a matrix organization, including executive level and multi-cultural.
    • Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret business and financial indicators and translate data into actionable proposals.
    • Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize complex demands of time and resources.
    • Comfortable in changing, fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
    • Retail Planning System expertise (JDA, SAP Retail, SAC)

    WORKING CONDITIONS
    Normal office environment. Some travel may be required. Location is also open to in Rockford, Michigan.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

    *Committed to a diverse workforce, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled).

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