Sales Planner

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Assist in providing a thorough analysis across the UK Key account base, identifying sales trends, managing orderbook opportunity & risk and affecting future sales planning.

JOB MISSION:

Assist in providing a thorough analysis across the UK Key account base, identifying sales trends, managing orderbook opportunity & risk and affecting future sales planning. Joining a team of 3 ideal candidates will provide key support for the UK senior business planners and across the UK Team. You must have strong Excel skills and the ability to communicate effectively to all internal stakeholders.

We offer hybrid working and flexibility to working hours to accommodate for a healthy work-life balance. Ideal candidates will be in the office 3 days per week.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Own the weekly stock, sales and intake process to understand sales pacing at a key account level, reviewing any opportunities or risks with the senior business planner
• Maintain orderbook health through weekly processes, focusing on forecasting through orderbook sheets and utilizing sales reporting to aid decision making from our data provider SPS
• Manage the key account orderbook flow, conversion and realignment, working with customer service to maintain an accurate orderbook
• Assist in producing reports on sell out, sales performance and KPI\’s to feed back to the business, feeding upwards to the senior business planner
• Assist in opportunities of free stock and control of stock turn
• Assist in data entry & build formal reviews of our main Global forecasting tool (Vanguard) – rollups & review
• Provide a point of contact, build strong customer relationships with customers merchandising resource to collaborate & help drive efficient decision making
• Collaborate and build strong relationships with Account Managers and across the UK retail Team
• Support the wider sales team at busy periods

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
• IT literate – Microsoft Office skills are essential ideally proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Dynamic team player with the ability to create strong cross functional partnerships across all levels
• Commercial acumen and strong relationship skills
• Remain up to date with industry\’s best practices
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Excellent organisation skills with attention to detail
• Strong follow-up skills and time management

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours
• Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Life Insurance
• On Site Gym
• Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities via NB GivesBack
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Flexibility to work 20 days from anywhere each year
• Travel Assistance and Insurance when working abroad
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while providing high levels of flexibility to associates. North American office-based associates are expected to come into the office on Wednesdays, with other occasional in-office days for in-person meetings and events as needed. Our offices are fully open and amenities are available across our North American office locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.