Director, Business Planning & Forecasting - Tommy Hilfiger

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TOMMY HILFIGER is one of the world’s most recognized global lifestyle brands, confidently welcoming and inspiring consumers since 1985. Originally established in New York City and infused with the vibrant spirit of Americana, to create the modern uniform of accessible luxury. The TOMMY HILFIGER brands consist of TOMMY HILFIGER and TOMMY JEANS, complemented by a range of licensed product categories that extend the brand lifestyle across generations, geographies, activities and occasions. Tommy Hilfiger’s global marketing approach and communications strategy taps into culture through the world of F.A.M.E.S.: the people, organizations and ideas boldly driving the future of Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment and Sport. Major global campaigns, sponsorship platforms, and disruptive activations with world-class athletes, musicians and entertainers bring a constant source of energy and inspiration to the brand. Immerse yourself in TOMMY HILFIGER here! (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok)

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Director of Business Planning and Forecasting develops financial plans and monthly estimates to support the company’s objectives and brand goals at the total channel level.   He/she also provides detailed forecasting and analysis to support both pre-season and in-season management of the business in order to maximize sales, margin, and EBIT. He/she will collaborate with the Finance, Planning, Buying, Ecom and Store teams.  He/she will also work closely with the SVP of Planning on streamlining reporting, processes, systems and tools for the planning organization across O&O and wholesale. He/she will also partner with the SVP of Planning on the development and execution of strategic initiatives within planning to drive sales and optimize profit.  He/she will build out digital strategies as we pivot to a digital first mindset. He/she will communicate across the business to ensure execution of critical business strategies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare the annual budget and monthly management estimate by channel validating sales and margin and ensuring that financial projections represent new strategies, events and holiday shifts, and mitigates risk.  This estimate is directly fed into the P&L and informs critical business decisions
• Identify and validate sales and margin growth and inventory productivity opportunities for annual and three year strategic plans, ensuring execution of the PVH+ Plan

• Support in completion and analysis for the weekly and monthly management presentations with brand president
• Compile and prepare hindsight and financial strategy topline presentations
• Evaluate processes across O&O and wholesale and devise innovative strategies to breakdown silos and improve cross-channel collaboration (i.e. inventory optimization)
• Operate as business point person for system and tool implementations ensuring that business processes are optimized  
• Streamline reporting to allow for improved business analysis and identification of risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with SVP Planning on strategic initiatives to execute on PVH+ plan from a planning perspective (inclusive of growing the digital business through improved visibility, forecasting, assortment optimization and pricing)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-7 years merchandise planning experience; 10 or more years of total work experience
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including presenting complex material in an organized and compelling manner

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and supervisory abilities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with track record of driving results through innovative solutions
• Ability to balance both quantitative and qualitative information when recommending strategies and tactics.
• Technical knowledge in PC based systems and application software. Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
• Empowered to make tactical and strategic decisions in order to deliver the divisional budget.  
• Must be flexible to adapt to changing trends of the business and/or ad hoc strategic initiatives.  Must be able to communicate with several layers of management.
• Minimal domestic travel

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