Planner – Apparel

GOAT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

FULL-TIME

At GOAT Group, the Business Development team is central to the strategic growth of our company. Composed of individual teams that handle Strategy, New Business Initiatives, Partnerships and Account Management, the department leads a global supply-focused initiative that works with brand partners, retailers and power sellers to secure new inventory and widen exposure for GOAT Group. As our company continues to expand both at home and abroad, you will play an integral part in this exciting next chapter.

We are looking for an exceptional Planner, who will be responsible for driving the business through the development, execution and communication of global product sales and inventory plans, wholesale planning oversight and buying and consignment strategies that will support the company’s financial goals. This position facilitates cross functional relationships with data analytics, marketing, finance and operations and reports to the Director of Business Operations.

In this role you will:

• Develop data-driven forecasting, planning, and buying processes to support the growth of GOAT Group’s global apparel and footwear businesses
• Create and implement forecasts for annual and seasonal sales and inventory targets, leveraging internal and industry data to advise the Business Development & Revenue teams’ buying strategies and assortment plans
• Collaborate with revenue, marketing, and account management teams to drive top-down and bottom-up demand and inventory plans resulting in the achievement of financial goals
• Identify and present business risks and opportunities with recommended course of action to reach financial goals and optimize performance
• Analyze key KPIs by brand to inform markdown strategies and upcoming seasonal purchases

We are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, and Allocation
• Strong business, analytical, and financial acumen with a proven track record driving results
• A data-driven approach to problem solving with a high degree of comfort analyzing and understanding large sets of data in order to make informed decisions
• Demonstrated organizational, time management and analytical skills

GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become the leading and most trusted sneaker marketplace in the world. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 30 million members across 170 countries.

The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.

We encourage you to apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement. We look for people who are passionate about what we do, not just those who check off all the boxes.

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