Job Description
We are seeking an Assortment Planner/Demand planner/Merchandise planner to support Running footwear planning across the APLA region. This role will focus on building pre-season assortment depth plans, managing demand and inventory forecasts, and partnering closely with Merchandising and Planning teams to drive profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and finalize pre-season assortment and depth plans at the style-color and franchise level.
- Build and manage demand, sales, and inventory forecasts for women’s running footwear in APLA.
- Analyze seasonal sales performance and provide insights to inform future planning cycles.
- Create and manage monthly stock and sales plans to guide buying decisions.
- Collaborate with Merchandising and Business Planning to identify risks and opportunities.
- Leverage data, analytics, and market trends to support fact-based planning decisions.
Required Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in assortment planning, demand planning, inventory planning, buying, or allocation.
- Strong understanding of retail math including gross margin planning.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including formulas and pivot tables.
- Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience working in a multi-store retail or wholesale apparel/footwear environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in sports apparel or footwear.
- Supply chain or sourcing background.
- Prior experience with a global consumer brand.
Soft Skills
- Self-starter with strong professionalism.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
About BrickRed Systems:
BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. BrickRed Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence.
With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.