Overview (Text Only) The Retail Planner will play an important role in ensuring a successful integration of the merchant/product groups within Foot Locker Asia Pacific. The Retail Planner will also establish and deliver product lifecycle strategies to efficiently manage all inventories. This is an 8 Month Fixed term contract Role. Responsibilities Vision & Delivery Deliver efficiencies across the Asia Pacific planning team, aligning on systems, processes, and planning tasks. Make decisions to guide the team in achieving the Division’s annual sales, (gross margin) profit and stock turn targets. Execute all financial & product reporting required (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) and aim for constant improvements for Foot Locker Asia Pacific Partner with the Buying, Marketing and Allocation departments to deliver on buying targets for key categories/stories and maximize the Omni sales potential Partner with the respective buying & allocation team members to make the right purchasing decisions to exceed the company goals Work with the Director Planning to constantly review and refine processes/systems to enhance further efficiencies Actively participate all internal communication touch points, including but not exclusive to: Weekly Go To Market Omni meeting Monthly OTR reviews All Post Season Review sessions All Buy Sign Off meetings CX Summits & Kick Off Meeting. Play a lead role in managing the inventory lifecycle by working alongside Pricing and Space Planning teams. Work closely with all vendor partners to effectively manage inventory from order flow, intake, sell through reporting and analysis, and collaborating on necessary clearance actions (partnered markdown credits, RTVs) Strategic Initiatives Leverage the strength and partnership with the Local/Global Planning teams to ensure synergistic strategies and sharing best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business /marketing or equivalent. Minimum of 4 years’ experience in retail Planning or Allocation Strong leadership skills Understands retail industry and differences in the market/country Strong analytical and conceptual skills: ability to draw conclusions from numerical data (sales, digital traffic) and derive strategies aiming at increasing overall profitability Strong computer skills and experience with database management, content management is highly desirable Superior communication skills and ability to influence; natural ability to engage others into buying into a vision or a solution, while keeping an open mind to others opinions Proactive communication, energy, and inspires trust Strong level of autonomy and self-accountability; acquired ability to formulate solutions prior to escalating issues and keep sensitive to all risks and impacts of solutions. Able to work as part of a team and coordinate activities with other departments in an engaging way Ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines and changing priorities Excellent project management skills with hands-on attitude: ability to drive and manage projects from concept to roll-out execution Benefits A flexible hybrid working environment - work from home 2 days per week! On-site parking Foot Locker team discount card! Purchase your fav kicks - Nike, Adidas, ASICS and many more! Access for you and your immediately family to our Employee Assistance Program Dynamic and supportive teamRegular social activities - monthly BBQ's, morning teas, Community Days! If this opportunity is of interest to you, click the ‘Apply’ button below including an up-to-date resume.