Head of Planning

OVERVIEW:

This role exists to own, develop, and implement the merchandise financial plan & planning process, and inventory strategies with strong merchant, supply chain, store, and other cross-functional partnerships.  

Please note this is a hybrid role partially based in our New York City office. All candidates must be local or willing to relocate. You must also be authorized to work in the United States. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Responsible for:

• Lead development and execution of strategic planning initiatives for Gymshark North America, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. 
• Own the North America OTB process end to end, including Sales, Margin and stock management in partnership with Global Planning. 
• Manage commercial calendar for North America market. 
• Daily management of NAM market financial targets. 
• Building and maintaining stakeholder relationships across all internal and external functions and partners. 
• Lead and develop a team of planners, setting clear expectations and creating an environment that fosters innovation and best practice. 
• Oversee completion of forecasting, financial models, weekly business reporting and other analysis to support decision making and measure performance against plan. 
• Drive continuous improvement in Gymshark planning processes and tools. 

Accountable for:

• Develop and implement strategic plans that align with business objectives and drive profitable growth. 
• Participate in and manage cross-functional initiatives to develop/enhance processes, data and systems to support trade. 
• Accountable for facilitating the movement of the performance needle in all manager-based metrics of employee engagement. 
• Manage budgeting process and work closely with finance teams to optimize stock whilst achieving goals. 
• Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify potential opportunities or threats and adjust strategies accordingly. 

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Business-focused Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning 
• Strong with Excel and comfortable with financial metrics 
• Led a team of merchandise planners before 
• Proven forecasting skills and relationship management experiences 
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, time management, and meeting deadlines 
• Track record delivering initiatives from conceptualization through completion of large-scale projects 
• Understand the nature of a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and be comfortable with ambiguity during times of transition

ABOUT US.

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

At Gymshark we believe in the importance of investing in our employees through their physical, mental, and financial health along with being able to provide some fun and inclusive perks along the way.

This role has a salary range between $144,000-$174,000 The base pay offered is based on market, experience, and skills. 

Part of our compensation package includes a discretionary annual company performance bonus. We are also able to offer our employees and their families a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package. Gymshark provides company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and our Sharks also receive a generous 401K match to help them save for their retirement.

Gymshark will continue to support our employees’ overall wellbeing through several perks including 20 days of paid time off (plus your birthday), 11 holidays, transportation allowance, wellbeing program, and a 50% discount on all Gymshark items. We hope you consider joining our growing family in New York City. 

*All benefits are non-contractual, and Gymshark may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided you and our other employees from time to time as it deems appropriate.

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email peopleteamusa@gymshark.com.