Senior Analyst Financial Wholesale
PUMA North America, Inc.
Job Description
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine. YOUR MISSION Create and manage reporting on all Sales activity, including Open Orders, Invoicing, Returns, and Cancels Work closely with the Sales Planning team to validate sales projections and track progress against targets on a monthly and YTD basis, including presentation of results to Sales & Finance leadership on quarterly results Oversee and manage all sales-related provisions, including returns, markdowns, and other deduction reserves. Translate Sales plans into Financial budgets, including impacts to the margin due to customer and product trends such as discounting, markdowns, product margins, royalties, etc.
Lead business unit planning and performance management processes, including monthly & quarterly reporting for all channels (Wholesale, Stores, and Ecom) Conduct regular sales and margin performance reviews for market channel and key accounts Analyze sales trends to identify risks and opportunities, and partner with Sales Planning to drive actions that optimize sales and margin performance Support Sales & Merchandising Planning teams in the future season planning process, including validation of assumptions used for future sales and cost considerations for margin planning Lead Wholesale Controlling on OVCs, preparing month-end reports and accruals related to Freight-out, 3rd Party Royalty, as well as selling and intercompany commissions. Oversee and manage third-party royalty income from licensing partners for Legwear, Kids Apparel, and other apparel agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance Manage royalty reporting processes in coordination with partnership managers, ensuring timely submission and accurate invoice coding Provide support during internal and external audits. Contribute to the sales forecasting process led by Sales Planning by reviewing and challenging cross-functional inputs (Sales, Credit, Customer Service, and Procurement) to ensure accurate monthly and quarterly shipping projections YOUR TALENT 5+ years of experience in a Sales Planning, Financial Analyst or similar role Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication, proactivity, interpersonal skills, and ability to work cross-functionally Advanced proficiency in Excel a must SAP, Hyperion and Power BI knowledge a plus Well organized, reliable and efficient with the ability to prioritize Outgoing team player with initiative, integrity, reliability and ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a professional & positive attitude Sense of urgency and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment The hiring range base pay for this position is $74,500-$101,120 + Bonus + Benefits (Benefit Summary Corporate) Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
PUMA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of PUMA to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran-status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.For additional information, please contact: [email protected] #J-18808-Ljbffr