Sales Planner - Privo, Indigo, Originals

Join a strong and growing company where coming to work everyday is both rewarding and fun. The Clarks Companies N.A., makers of Clarks, Privo, Bostonian, Indigo and Originals fine footwear will challenge you every step of the way. We are a customer-driven organization—we listen, we learn, we respect one another, encourage creativity and personal contribution, focus on partnering with people and above all, make it easy for our customers to do business with us. Employees throughout the organization are empowered to make decisions— everyone here has a voice and shares in the responsibility. Our Mission Statement says it all: Our passion is to listen to our customers and deliver a product that allows the consumer to feel the pride, respect and trust of everyone at the Clarks Companies N.A. Job Description:The sales planner will be responsible for developing product plans for Privo, Indigo, Originals. These plans will be developed for each territory/forecast customer by brand/pattern/color to ensure each can achieve revenue targets by having the right product. Plans will project the product needs 12 months ahead and require detailed trend, category and historical analysis for each account. Once the plan is developed the planner with be closely monitoring shipments, orders and sell thru reports and re-forecasting product needs in a timely manner. Frequent contact between the sales planner, the sales force, finance and business units will be critical to develop a consensus and ensure the plan is successful. Position also requires heavy involvement in both the preparation of the company budget and stretch plans. Validation of these plans down to the pattern/style level and ensuring that the mix best supports both the budget and stretch plans are critical. Requirements: The successful candidate will have a BS degree or equivalent as well as some experience in buying and/or planning. This candidate must possess strong analytical, planning and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Advanced skills in Excel, Business Objects (or equivalent) along with experience in planning applications is required.  Benefits: The Clarks Companies, N.A. offers a benefits package that leads the industry. We offer comprehensive medical, dental and prescription drug plans to all employees working thirty hours or more a week. Our 401(k) retirement program is also available which includes a generous employer match. We provide company paid disability, life insurance, and a paid time off benefit and flexible work arrangement options. Our unique training program through Clarks Companies University and our Tuition Reimbursement program offer opportunities for both personal and professional growth and development. In addition, we offer an employee discount on all Clarks Companies, N.A. products. Community Involvement: As much as we grow as a company, we never forget that people are most important. We believe that as a company we have an inherent responsibility to help in the community. Giving back is an important part of the way we do business. As an employee of Clarks Companies N.A., you'll have the opportunity to join our Newton, MA team who collect and distribute food to needy families; participate in The Two/Ten Foundation with other shoe organizations for corporate volunteer day; sell coupons to help raise money for Triangle (one of our non-profit friends assisting people with abilities); join our Kennett Square, PA team working to improve adult literacy, donate items to the Toys for Tots program in our Hanover, PA location, or work with multiple organizations to support breast cancer research with colleagues in the rest of the footwear industry. We welcome your interest in Clarks N.A. and look forward to learning more about you. Company: The Clarks Companies Location: Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Company: The Clarks CompaniesEmail: Apply by Email CCNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.