Senior Planning & Allocation

HUGO BOSS is one of the leading premium fashion and lifestyle companies with around 14,600 employees worldwide. As the most important interface for our customers, you will demonstrate your passion for our products and act as a brand ambassador for HUGO BOSS. Join a team that provides an exceptional brand and shopping experience with enthusiasm, fun and expertise - because, to create something extraordinary, we must explore new paths together. Shape your own future at HUGO BOSS!

Senior Planning & Allocation
HUGO BOSS Fashions, Inc. | New York City | United States | Full-time

The Senior Planning & Allocation will drive inventory planning and in-season strategies across growing US and CA concession shop distributions. S/he will work closely with the merchandising department, to create annual and seasonal merchandise plans, forecast the business based on changes in strategy and business climate and manage inventory to support overall financial objectives. They will be critical in developing and executing the strategic direction of these areas and establishing new processes critical to our continued growth and profitability, as well as future expansion.

S/he will be responsible for managing the in-season process from allocation to markdown proposals as well as licensed business oversight on pre-season & in-season planning and operations.
They will have two direct reports: 2 Allocators.

What you can expect:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Pre - Season:

• Partner with buyers to build strategies by brand to meet sales, margin, AIR and inventory investment requirements specific to each concession channel
• Build long range plans and goals by brand, category and door to give a roadmap of the future for the cross-functional teams
• Create and sustain a tops down/bottoms up planning and forecasting environment.
• In market, responsible for assortment sheet rollups, budget tracking and adherence to overall approved spend by channel
• Provide information to wider business on all planning topics.
• Key interface with AG relevant functions
• Responsible for forward planning of NOS product and collaborate with global team on delivery timing

In - Season:

• Manage the deliveries, re-orders, replenishments and allocations to support sales forecasts for both fashion and basic sales plans.
• Monitor receipt reconciliation to plan at both DC and channel level
• Strategic execution of initial allocations across retail network
• Support the weekly sales reporting process to aid in business analysis and strategy development.
• Partner with buyer team to support quick flow of cross channel inventory movements
• Work with retail teams and store managers to support merchandise requirements to drive business
• Communicate to local DC team any delivery issues/requirements.
• Identify best/slow sellers and put into place strategies to support optimization.
• Formulate consolidations between stores to drive sell thru and sales.
• Work with buying team to identify product requirements

Your profile:

Skills and abilities required:

• Communicates clearly in oral and written form.
• Demonstrates strong analytical capability. Uses logical thought process to solve problems.
• Proven ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships.
• Adapts easily to changing situations and demonstrates flexibility in juggling priorities.
• Proficient in all MS Office applications. Advanced Excel skills and reporting / tool building is a must.
• Experience in SAP desirable
• Proven management experience and knowledge

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training and experience
• 5+ years planning and allocation experience
• Retail experience required. Online, International & Concession experience a plus
  

Your benefits:

HUGO BOSS offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Hybrid Working Model
• Flexible Commuting
• Flexible Fridays & Summer Fridays
• 21 paid days off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option
• 401(K) with company match
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax)
• Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness
• Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance
• Gym membership discount
  

Fashion is a form of self-expression. With our products, we want to inspire individuality and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves. HUGO BOSS is a global company with our employees representative of the world at large. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of, but not limited to, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation.