KnitWell Group
Manager - Company Planning
Corporate Office-Talbots-Hingham, MA 02043 · Full-time
No sponsorship$115k-$130kDetected 30 days ago
ForecastingExcelSAPSupply ChainERPInventory ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills
About the role
- This individual must thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate sound business judgment, and effectively translate an array of data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- Analyze business performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Monitor KPI's and proactively identify opportunities to improve sales, margin, and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- The Manager of Company Planning is responsible for driving enterprise-level financial and inventory planning strategies that support the company's sales, margin, and profitability objectives across channels.
- This role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop, manage, and continuously refine sales, gross margin, inventory, and EBITDA forecasts.
- Maintain and update in-season weekly and daily forecasts based on business trends, performance drivers, and evolving company strategies.
- Drive OTB forecasting and inventory strategies to support financial goals, balancing risk and opportunity.
- Partner with Merch Planning teams to align top-down financial targets with bottom-up departmental plans.
- Develop and recommend markdown, liquidation, and inventory optimization strategies to maximize profitability and improve inventory productivity.
- Cross-functional collaboration to evaluate performance and drive strategic initiatives & enterprise priorities.
- Drive decision-making through data-driven insights, clear communication & thoughtful recommendations.
- Partner with Business Process and Technology teams to identify reporting and analytical needs that improve planning effectiveness and business visibility.
- Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and impactful business presentations to senior leadership.
Requirements
- Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into meaningful business insights.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree required
- Business, Finance, Merchandising, Econ, or a related field preferred.
- Experience supporting omni-channel or multi-channel retail businesses preferred.
Compensation
- A culture of giving back - local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
- The target salary range for this role is: $115,000 - $130,000
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*
- Time off - paid time off & holidays.*
- Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.
Company info
- Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories.
- Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service.
- At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture.
- With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.
- Regular/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity
- The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
- Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law.
- The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities.
- If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com.
- The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company's business.
- The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant's request for reasonable accommodation.
- Lead the development and management of company-level financial plans, including sales, gross margin, inventory, and EBITDA forecasts across channels.
- We are not providing sponsorship for this position.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship.
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