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Manager, Brand Planning Men's and Women's
Ralph Lauren
New York, NY, United States
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Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For nearly 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets.
Scope:
› Manage global merchandise financial plans, seasonal financial analysis and recommendations that deliver against corporate objectives for respective category
› Prepare analytical insights to contribute to development of key financial performance targets and long-term global brand strategy for respective category
Main Responsibilities:
› Manage global qualitative and quantitative hind sighting; synthesize regional hind sighting; identify global and regional product and delivery flow risks and opportunities for respective category
› Manage global merchandise financial plans and reconcile against region/channel merchandise financial plans to identify shortfalls, and recommend fixes for respective category
› Actively seek and share best in practices
› Cultivate effective CFT and cross region relationships
› Produce high quality output
› Solicit and perform ad-hoc analysis when needed › Manage analysis and output to ensure sound logic, alignment with key strategies, and clarity of strategies for respective category
› In partnership with merchandising and Director of Brand Planning, support the development of the Global Seasonal Category Strategy, support in setting the seasonal strategy for respective product category; and support recommendation what regional/channel strategies to incorporate
› In partnership with D. Brand Planning, manage global cluster and module changes; review region/channel recommendations for respective category
› Manage financial framework for the respective product category; manage merchandise mix to achieve topline targets, and identify and communicate implications to margin
›Contribute to the development of the Global Line Plan
◦ Define assortment requirements to achieve a balanced assortment across key dimensions by class, including price point, fashion/basic, BSR, concept, and ensure all commercial needs are met
◦ Detail out financial requirements of the style/style colors defined by the Merchants by establishing IMU targets, initial projections based on like styles
◦ Manage analysis and Line Plan completion for respective category
◦ Review region/channel input for respective category and provide perspective on opportunity/impact to both SKU targets and global business
› Partner with channels and regions to develop pricing and promotional strategies/guidelines for respective category
› Reconcile regional/channel quantities to understand likely line adoption and track targets against MFP; propose changes as necessary for respective category
◦ In partnership with SD, prepare final projections for respective category
› Analyze the business on an on-going basis to understand core drivers; identify opportunities and risks for respective category and partner with merchandising to respond appropriately
◦ Leverage these learnings to improve on-going decision-making within and across the business segments
› Seek opportunities to contribute ad-hoc analysis as needed
›Develop people and talent to drive for a world class planning team
◦ Be an advocate for people development through consistent guidance, feedback, and coaching
◦ Create a learning environment where team learns and builds essential skills that benefit the greater organization and their careers
Key Competencies: › Create:
◦ Take initiative: seek and identify opportunities that benefit the business; be open minded; collaborate to identify new ways of looking at issues
◦ Navigate organization: gather information needed to diagnose obstacles; adapt enthusiastically to change; make sound & timely decisions
› Engage:
◦ Learn continuously: demonstrate consistency between your words and your actions; stand up for what you believe is right; be humble
◦ Build relationships: develop open and honest relationships with others; relate to others in an accepting and respectful manner; take interest in the needs of others
◦ Promote teamwork: be a good team player; involve others in decision and plans; collaborate and discourage any 'me' vs. 'you' mentality
◦ Develop people: successfully onboard new and existing talent; support ongoing development of your team; provide feedback to others
› Deliver:
◦ Provide solutions: actively listen to meet the needs of others; think about the impact your decisions have on others; look for ways to improve your performance
◦ Get results: judge priorities effectively; resolve issues quickly; get support to complete tasks when you need it
Qualifications:
› Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in fashion / apparel
› Previous planning experience (3 to 5 years ideally)
› People management experience
› Strong analytical and problem solving skills
› Excellent cross-cultural, cross divisional, cross functional communication and partnering skills
› Global mindset and understanding
› Strong Influencing skills
› Excellent presentation skills
› Ability to prioritize and multi-task
› Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge
› Detail and solution oriented
› Team player
› Affinity and passion for the brand / category
Ralph Lauren is an equal opportunity employer. We offer dynamic career opportunities with growth potential and a generous company discount.