Planner, Sporting Goods

Summary

Under Armour is looking for a qualified, driven Sales Planner. This person will build and execute strategic plans that support the long-range financial goals of the business, as well as collaborate and partner with Outdoor Account Managers and Retailers to provide fact-based analysis and seasonal plans that will drive sales for UA and the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ownership of material level plans by end use and by Account (Sales Plan). Plans shaped with collaboration between Planner and Sales teams that will drive Under Armour Production Planning/Sourcing as well as Account buys
• Partner with Sales Managers at seasonal sell-in meetings to present recommended assortment and inventory plans
• Manage and reconcile Plan at critical points in the calendar based on Account feedback and trends
• Develop relationship with Account Buying and Planning teams
• Analyze in season selling data in order to assist our Accounts in the management of their UA business – ensuring their margin and turn goals are met by identifying opportunities and liabilities in customer inventory.
• Monthly and Seasonal analysis of Account consumption against Plan

What does UA need from me?

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years of experience in planning, buying, replenishment, or other related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of SAP, Logility or other advanced planning systems is a plus

Critical Skills/Attributes

• Results-driven achiever with exemplary planning and organizational skills and a passion for details
• Strong aptitude for Excel analysis, retail math, and forecasting methodology
• High level of analytical thinking with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving, and streamlining complex work processes
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects
• Motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships cross-functionally
• Excellent communicator with the aptitude to clearly present data both written and verbally.
• Presentation Skills

Travel

• 20% travel (occasionally)

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to 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 and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.