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Helly Hansen Merchandise Planning Analyst

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$60K–$78K/yrFull-timeHybridToday
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Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world's most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders. Job Posting: Analyst, Merchandise Planning, Helly Hansen DTC Team North America Helly Hansen is looking for an analytical professional with a passion for the outdoors to join our merchandise planning team. This person will work to develop an inventory management strategy, allocate initial seasonal product and weekly replenishment, and report out on inventory and sales metrics to cross-functional partners. This position reports to the Manager, NA DTC Merchandise Planning and will be based in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

  • Provide data-driven decisions for inventory management across DTC channels and product lines for the region.
  • Co-create and define product and inventory strategy for retail channels to improve marketplace performance, incorporating distribution of both stores and e-commerce.
  • Deliver seasonal inventory analysis and communicate insights to optimize future seasons.
  • Analyze sales and inventory data to determine an allocation approach specific to the style/color/size needs at a store level.
  • Collaborate with supply chain and operations teams to understand shipment delivery times and any changes to intended product flow.
  • Recommend and execute product transfers between channels and among stores throughout the season.
  • Ensure day-to-day actions ladder up to merchandise planning team & organizational goals.
  • Cross functional communication to achieve alignment between store teams, marketing, visual merchandising and operations.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement, process-orientation, and data-driven decision making.
  • Organizational Structure
  • Reports to Manager, NA DTC Merchandise Planning
  • Location: Denver, CO (hybrid, in-office ~3 days per week)

Requirements

  • An infectious passion for the outdoors.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in retail, business, supply chain or related field.
  • 1-2 years' experience in retail allocation and inventory management.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills and openness to ambiguity.
  • Confidence in Excel and comfortability with analyzing large data sets.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and multi-time zone environment.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative culture committed to innovative growth, fostering high performers, and celebrating team and individual achievements.
  • Travel Requirements: ability to travel 5-10%, including potential international travel.

Benefits

A culture that rewards excellence in an exciting phase of growth and new opportunities.An ambitious, dynamic, creative and international atmosphere.Discounts on great gear.Competitive compensation and benefits in an active environment with passion for the outdoors.Compensation: $60,000 to $78,000 Annual USDLeadership Competencies Expected for this RoleEmerging LeaderGlobal Agility - Open to diverse views, adapts to new ways of workingPurposeful Integrity - Demonstrates ethical behavior, follows through on commitmentsStrategic Foresight - Understands team goals, asks strategic questionsCustomer Centric Innovation - Suggests improvements from customer feedback, tries new methodsUrgency for Impact - Act quickly and take ownership of outcomesBold Accountability - Own your work and deliver consistently strong resultsEmpowered Collaboration - Share ideas, listens well, collaborates with peersWhy Kontoor Brands?At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.Health insuranceFlexible scheduleParental leave

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