Manager, Retail Planning (Portland, OR, US)

Manager, Retail Planning Area : Retail Department : Retail Planning Direct Reporting Line : Sr. Manager of Planning Location: Portland, OR Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: The Manager, Retail Financial Planning drives financial performance for our Concept Stores and Factory Outlets, by leading sales, margin, and inventory planning processes. This role enables data-driven decision making and ensures financial targets are achieved through accurate forecasting, cross-functional collaboration, and actionable business insights. The Manager also supports strategic initiatives by partnering with key stakeholders to optimize business results and identify opportunities for growth. Key Responsibilities: Develop comprehensive financial plans and forecasts for sales, margin, and inventory in collaboration with Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and other key partners. Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to cross-functional teams and senior leadership by analyzing business performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and proposing mitigation strategies. Lead the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of financial models and tools to enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency. Manage inventory health by ensuring optimal stock levels, turnover, and product flow to maximize sales, minimize markdown risk, and optimize margins. Own and maintain the retail planning calendar, including pre-season, in-season, and post-season planning and analysis to inform future strategies. Partner with Buying and Allocation, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to align on budgets, forecasts, pricing, markdown strategies, and promotional plans that drive sales and profitability. Manage, mentor, and develop junior team members, fostering skill development and driving best practices in financial planning and analysis. Prepare and present clear, concise business performance updates and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders. Support global and regional planning milestones by submitting timely and accurate forecasts. Design, enhance, and maintain financial models, tools, and processes to improve forecasting accuracy, drive efficiency, and optimize retail planning Key Relationships: Retail Finance Team Retail Buying Team <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roma