Under Armour
Lead, Global Merchandise Planner - Footwear
Under Armour, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Lead, Global Merchandise Planner - Footwear
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Values & Innovation At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values – Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes, and Stand for Equality – serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.
Purpose of Role The Lead, Global Merchandise Planner – Footwear (Run, Sportstyle, Outdoor, Youth) is responsible for managing and forecasting financial targets across global markets, driving alignment with Under Armour’s financial goals, market demands, and product creation for their respective categories. This role aims to optimize profitability sustainably for Run, Sportstyle, Outdoor, and Youth Footwear across diverse geographic regions through the analysis of sales trends, product, marketing and regional strategies, in partnership with product/merchant teams.
Your Impact
Develop and implement financial plans for assigned categories and regions, aligning plans with global targets, regional consumer trends, and macroeconomic factors. Guide team members in the planning process.
Collaborate with global product, regional planning counterparts, and other departments such as marketing and finance to ensure financial plans are aligned and support overall business objectives.
Create top‑line targets for sales growth, demand, style/sku counts, and $ productivity by category for each GTM season. Drive top‑down strategies across divisions, departments, and classes.
Partner closely with global product teams, providing strategic financial input into assortment development and product creation to ensure profitability and alignment with market demand.
Collaborate closely with Global Product to provide financial and analytical input into slot planning, product creation/design, and assortment optimization.
Lead hindsight analysis by providing recommendations based on financial performance and trends. Utilize insights to influence future assortment and product strategies.
Monitor financial performance across regions and categories, addressing variances and proposing strategies to meet financial targets.
Collaborate with regional planning teams, marketing, and finance departments to ensure that financial plans integrate seamlessly with the overall business strategy. Act as a key liaison for financial planning integration.
Utilize advanced analytics and AI tools to derive deeper financial insights. Drive the use of data to improve accuracy and strategic decision‑making across the business.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, communicating complex data insights and algorithm‑driven findings to non‑technical stakeholders, aligning cross‑functional priorities and influencing decision‑making at all levels.
Proficiency in data analysis and advanced visualization tools, using data to guide strategic initiatives and solve complex business challenges.
Foster collaboration and team development whilst ensuring alignment with organizational and team goals to drive successful outcomes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in channel planning, marketing, or a related role.
Experience in the apparel or footwear industry is preferred.
Proficient in merchandise financial planning, scenario planning, and long‑range forecasting using market trends, financial plans, consumer insights, and historical data.
Proficient in conducting comprehensive financial analyses and generating detailed reports that drive strategic decision‑making.
Strong ability to collaborate across teams and expertly communicate complex data insights and algorithm‑driven findings to non‑technical stakeholders, aligning cross‑functional priorities and ensuring understanding across diverse teams.
Skilled in data analysis and proficient with visualization tools to create insights and drive decision‑making.
Proficient in Blue Yonder or other major planning tools.
Strong communication and change‑readiness skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leaders.
Workplace Location
Location: Must reside within commuting distance of the Baltimore, MD corporate office.
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days in office per week.
Travel: Limited (5‑10% annually).
Licenses/Certifications: N/A.
Sponsorship Eligibility (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment‑based work authorization for this position at this time.
Relocation No relocation provided.
Base Compensation $93,765.00 - $128,926.88 USD. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
Benefits & Perks
Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside teammates to support local community initiatives.
Under Armour Merchandise Discounts.
Competitive 401(k) plan matching.
Maternal and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA‑eligible teammates.
Health & fitness benefits, discounts, and resources – programs to promote physical activity and overall well‑being.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity 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 or belief, 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, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.
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Values & Innovation At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values – Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes, and Stand for Equality – serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.
Purpose of Role The Lead, Global Merchandise Planner – Footwear (Run, Sportstyle, Outdoor, Youth) is responsible for managing and forecasting financial targets across global markets, driving alignment with Under Armour’s financial goals, market demands, and product creation for their respective categories. This role aims to optimize profitability sustainably for Run, Sportstyle, Outdoor, and Youth Footwear across diverse geographic regions through the analysis of sales trends, product, marketing and regional strategies, in partnership with product/merchant teams.
Your Impact
Develop and implement financial plans for assigned categories and regions, aligning plans with global targets, regional consumer trends, and macroeconomic factors. Guide team members in the planning process.
Collaborate with global product, regional planning counterparts, and other departments such as marketing and finance to ensure financial plans are aligned and support overall business objectives.
Create top‑line targets for sales growth, demand, style/sku counts, and $ productivity by category for each GTM season. Drive top‑down strategies across divisions, departments, and classes.
Partner closely with global product teams, providing strategic financial input into assortment development and product creation to ensure profitability and alignment with market demand.
Collaborate closely with Global Product to provide financial and analytical input into slot planning, product creation/design, and assortment optimization.
Lead hindsight analysis by providing recommendations based on financial performance and trends. Utilize insights to influence future assortment and product strategies.
Monitor financial performance across regions and categories, addressing variances and proposing strategies to meet financial targets.
Collaborate with regional planning teams, marketing, and finance departments to ensure that financial plans integrate seamlessly with the overall business strategy. Act as a key liaison for financial planning integration.
Utilize advanced analytics and AI tools to derive deeper financial insights. Drive the use of data to improve accuracy and strategic decision‑making across the business.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, communicating complex data insights and algorithm‑driven findings to non‑technical stakeholders, aligning cross‑functional priorities and influencing decision‑making at all levels.
Proficiency in data analysis and advanced visualization tools, using data to guide strategic initiatives and solve complex business challenges.
Foster collaboration and team development whilst ensuring alignment with organizational and team goals to drive successful outcomes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in channel planning, marketing, or a related role.
Experience in the apparel or footwear industry is preferred.
Proficient in merchandise financial planning, scenario planning, and long‑range forecasting using market trends, financial plans, consumer insights, and historical data.
Proficient in conducting comprehensive financial analyses and generating detailed reports that drive strategic decision‑making.
Strong ability to collaborate across teams and expertly communicate complex data insights and algorithm‑driven findings to non‑technical stakeholders, aligning cross‑functional priorities and ensuring understanding across diverse teams.
Skilled in data analysis and proficient with visualization tools to create insights and drive decision‑making.
Proficient in Blue Yonder or other major planning tools.
Strong communication and change‑readiness skills, with a proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate complex concepts clearly to senior leaders.
Workplace Location
Location: Must reside within commuting distance of the Baltimore, MD corporate office.
Work Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days in office per week.
Travel: Limited (5‑10% annually).
Licenses/Certifications: N/A.
Sponsorship Eligibility (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment‑based work authorization for this position at this time.
Relocation No relocation provided.
Base Compensation $93,765.00 - $128,926.88 USD. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
Benefits & Perks
Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside teammates to support local community initiatives.
Under Armour Merchandise Discounts.
Competitive 401(k) plan matching.
Maternal and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA‑eligible teammates.
Health & fitness benefits, discounts, and resources – programs to promote physical activity and overall well‑being.
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity 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 or belief, 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, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.
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