Helly Hansen Inc.:
Merchandise Planning Director - North America (REMOTE) Job
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Full-time | Development - Apparel, Development - Product, Management - Product, Management - Executive, Merchandising, Retail - Merchandising
About the job
Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen continues to develop professional-grade apparel that helps people stay and feel alive. Through insights drawn from living and working in the world’s harshest environments, the company has a long legacy of delivering first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics over 140 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s, the first technical base layers in the 1970s, and the award winning and patented H2Flow™, temperature regulating system. Recently, Helly Hansen won the coveted Outside Magazine “Gear of the Year” award for the Odin Infinity Insulated Jacket, which features proprietary technologies including Lifaloft™, insulation and Lifa Infinity Pro™,, a waterproof breathable construction made without chemical treatments, providing long-lasting durable water resistance (DWR) without a coating, continuing our of innovation.
Helly Hansen is a leader in both technical sailing and performance ski apparel. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by over 55,000 professionals, as well as Olympians, National Teams, and over 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations around the world. Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear, footwear, and workwear and sold in more than 40 countries and are trusted by professionals and enthusiasts around the world.
Helly Hansen operates globally, with offices in over 19 countries and is owned by Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). To learn more about Helly Hansen and their latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com
The Role:
Helly Hansen is looking for a data driven professional to lead the regions Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management function. This leader will be responsible for the planning, forecasting, fulfillment, and inventory management of Helly Hansen full-price brand stores, outlets, and e-commerce channels while providing assortment strategy and guidance to our partner stores.
This role is a key member of the NA DTC team responsible for implementing a plan to strengthen the marketplace, amplify our brand, deliver compelling omnichannel consumer experiences, showcase product and categories, increase brand awareness, and build deeper, stronger consumer connections.
This position dual reports to the Vice President, NA DTC and Head of Global DTC Planning.
Key responsibilities
- Own the seasonal planning, merchandising and inventory management process across all
DTC channels and product lines for the region
- Optimize assortment strategies, product mix and inventory levels to deliver profitable growth
and inventory turn
- Develop product and inventory strategy for Outlet channel to improve marketplace
performance, incorporating distribution of stores, e-commerce, wholesale and key partners
- Conducts seasonal hindsighting and communicate insights to category business directors
- Partner with IT and Technology teams to identify and implement new systems, technologies,
and tools to drive operational efficiency
- Build a strong team culture consistent with Helly Hansen, and empower a high performing
DTC organization
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement
Organizational structure
Reports to: VP, NA DTC and Head of Global DTC Planning
- Location: Remote Hybrid
Direct reports:
- Assistant Buyer and Inventory Analyst
- Allocation and Inventory Coordinator
Helly Hansen is a leader in both technical sailing and performance ski apparel. Its uniforms are worn and trusted by over 55,000 professionals, as well as Olympians, National Teams, and over 200 ski resorts and mountain guiding operations around the world. Helly Hansen’s outerwear, base layers, sportswear, footwear, and workwear and sold in more than 40 countries and are trusted by professionals and enthusiasts around the world.
Helly Hansen operates globally, with offices in over 19 countries and is owned by Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC). To learn more about Helly Hansen and their latest collections, visit www.hellyhansen.com
The Role:
Helly Hansen is looking for a data driven professional to lead the regions Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management function. This leader will be responsible for the planning, forecasting, fulfillment, and inventory management of Helly Hansen full-price brand stores, outlets, and e-commerce channels while providing assortment strategy and guidance to our partner stores.
This role is a key member of the NA DTC team responsible for implementing a plan to strengthen the marketplace, amplify our brand, deliver compelling omnichannel consumer experiences, showcase product and categories, increase brand awareness, and build deeper, stronger consumer connections.
This position dual reports to the Vice President, NA DTC and Head of Global DTC Planning.
Key responsibilities
- Own the seasonal planning, merchandising and inventory management process across all
DTC channels and product lines for the region
- Optimize assortment strategies, product mix and inventory levels to deliver profitable growth
and inventory turn
- Develop product and inventory strategy for Outlet channel to improve marketplace
performance, incorporating distribution of stores, e-commerce, wholesale and key partners
- Conducts seasonal hindsighting and communicate insights to category business directors
- Partner with IT and Technology teams to identify and implement new systems, technologies,
and tools to drive operational efficiency
- Build a strong team culture consistent with Helly Hansen, and empower a high performing
DTC organization
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement
Organizational structure
Reports to: VP, NA DTC and Head of Global DTC Planning
- Location: Remote Hybrid
Direct reports:
- Assistant Buyer and Inventory Analyst
- Allocation and Inventory Coordinator