Head Of Global Integrated Business Planning

Role: Head of Global Integrated Business Planning
Reporting to: President, Patagonia, Inc.
Location: Ventura, CA
Scope: Leader
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The Head of Global Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is the leader of our global planning efforts at Patagonia. Reporting to the President of Patagonia, Inc., the Head of Global Integrated Business Planning is responsible for aligning Leadership on annual sales & inventory targets and driving decisions to achieve sales targets and improve inventory productivity. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the integrated planning function across all product categories, channels, and regions, ensuring alignment with our corporate vision and goals. You will manage a global team of planners who oversee demand planning, inventory management, allocation, replenishment, and merchandising.
What You’ll Do:
Ensure Leadership Alignment on Annual Sales & Inventory Targets:

• Coordinate with Leadership to set sales and inventory targets by Business Unit and Region to enable product and region / channel strategies while achieving corporate financial productivity and global region / channel mix targets
• Act as key thought partner for Business Unit, Finance, Supply Chain and Region leadership to help evaluate risk and/or opportunity and surface for global / leadership alignment
• Approve Long Range and Seasonal Merchandise Financial Plans to ensure product / region / channel mix targets and corporate financial targets are achieved
• Drive inventory decisions to maximize sales, achieve target inventory levels and productivity metrics

Ensure Quality & Timeliness of Sales Forecasts:

• Pressure test global plans and forecasts to validate quality of assumptions and understanding of risks
• Monitor balance of Financial Plans, monthly Demand Forecast, Supply Plans and Capacity; drive resolution of identified gaps or imbalances
• Maintain forward perspective for continuous planning improvements (e.g., enhanced replenishment product planning, improved S&OP process)

Drives standardization across Business Units, Global, Regions, and Channels to maintain high integrity of planning processes:

• Lead Integrated Business Planning Process rollout across all global divisions and drive consistent process and calendar approach to provide the best possible information to supply chain
• Lead global planning teams change management for new process implementation, continuous improvement, and transition to future-state planning systems
• Partner with Business Unit, Region, Supply Chain and Finance leadership to build trust and facilitate full participation in Integrated Business Planning process
• Champion monthly S&OP process working with Global and Region planning teams to present actionable insights, risks, and proposed solutions for executive alignment

Immediate Projects & Support

• On-going Integrated Business Planning (IBP) design and implementation
• Global Planning Systems selection in collaboration with Patagonia’s Technology team

Who You Are:
A Demonstrated Leader:

• Proven experience building, leading, and mentoring a diverse high-performing team
• Experience leading the development and execution of integrated planning strategies and initiatives across product categories, channels, and regions
• Ability to align an integrated planning model with our company Mission and goals

Collaborative & Global in nature:

• Ability to shift rapidly and effectively between strategic and tactical thinking
• Proven ability collaborating with other senior leaders and stakeholders to support business priorities and objectives
• Natural curiosity, initiative and motivation toward problem-solving
• Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced, growing, dynamic and demanding work environment with competing responsibilities

Able to Lead Business Process Improvement & Enhancement:

• Ability to monitor and evaluate the performance and efficiency of integrated planning processes and systems
• Strong work ethic, results-driven and a commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving company and department goals
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in integrated planning processes
• Strong analytical, process development, facilitation, communication and problem-solving skills

Experience You Bring:

• Excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills
• 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role in planning
• Strong knowledge of integrated planning principles, processes, methods and tools
• Proven track records of developing and implementing successful planning strategies and initiatives
• 10+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, allocation, replenishment and merchandising in branded apparel in wholesale, retail and e-commerce channels
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in business administration, supply chain, or related field preferred
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication, presentation and negotiation skills

Pay range: $240,000.00 - $360,000.00
Hiring range: $300,000.00 - $350,000.00
At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.
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Patagonia requires all employees who enter a Patagonia owned or operated facility or who physically interact with others as part of their job duties to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.