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As Merchandise Financial Planner (m/f/d), you will play a pivotal role aligning revenue and inventory plans with our long-term strategic direction and to drive profitable growth for Alpha Industries. Ensuring pre-season and in-season opportunities are unlocked and risks mitigated and escalated. 

You will be part of our commercial planning team, reporting to the Director Commercial Planning and Operations. This role sits in the intersection of demand & suppy planning, financial analysis and strategic commercial execution. 
Assessing business driver topline from a channel and categories perspective, you will partner closely with our Merchandise Planner. This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration with our partners in Sales, Operations, Merchandising, E-commerce and Finance.

Your mission

Your mission is to drive profitable growth and enhance inventory productivity by channel and category leveraging insights and analytics to manage and propel the business forward.

• Lead seasonal target setting process for wholesale and DTC. 
• Create transparency on profitability by channel and develop and implement investment/ divestment strategies across channels and account groups.
• Drive gross-to-net visibility and annual net revenue forecasting for our key partners.
• Partner with Merchandise Planner to create driver based open-to-buy plans for DTC and Key Partner.
• Own stock-and-sales plans by channel and escalate risks or opportunities based on data analysis.
• Use data-driven insights to identify consumer demand trends and adjust plans based on market shifts and economic conditions.
• Designs compelling communications that articulate the story and insights with a clear summary of the main ideas. 
• Set and manage inventory liquidation plans on channel level. 
• Awareness of product portfolio and strategy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Planning Expertise: Proven understanding of financial, supply & demand planning. Awareness of emerging industry trends.
• Insights & Analytics: strong metrics orientation and ability to leverage analytical models for informed decision-making.
• Influence: Ability to create and implement our strategic vision into effective planning strategies.

Your profile

• University degree in Economic, Mathematics or Business with a focus on Data Science or Finance. 
• At least 2 years of professional experience in planning, merchandising, sales, controlling or analytics preferably in the fashion/ lifestyle industry.
• Strong skills in Excel required and Power Bi experience preferred.
• Good written and verbal skills in English and German.
• Self-motivated, flexible, able to prioritize multiple deadlines, and capable of working independently while being a strong team player.

Why us?

• Our modern and spacious office with its own garden is located in Neu-Isenburg, with good connections to Frankfurt.
• You can expect an interesting, varied, and wide range of tasks.
• Authentic corporate culture and flat hierarchies.
• Short communication channels, open doors, and helpful, committed colleagues.
• With us, you can actively shape the future, contribute your ideas, and grow with us.
• You will receive 30 days of vacation.
• Through our insurance partner, you have the option of taking out a BAV insurance policy and receiving a subsidy from us.
• You will receive employee discounts on our products in our online shop and benefit from staff sales.
• Receive discounts at over 600 companies with Corporate Benefits.
• You have the option of leasing a bicycle with JobRad and an e-scooter or e-roller with JobRoller.
• Access to Wellhub for your physical and mental health
• We subsidize a public transportation ticket or the mileage you travel to work by car.
• With us you have the opportunity to work mobile by arrangement.

About us

Since the founding of Alpha Industries in 1959 and the invention of the first original bomber jacket, the brand has stood for high quality, toughness and self-confidence ever since.
Our progressive and sustainable approach is reflected in all our businesses. Alpha Industries is dedicated to serving everyone in the air and on the ground, creating durable everyday apparel with limitless potential. But we're more than that: you can expect an open, warm team that supports each other and encourages new ideas.

At ALPHA INDUSTRIES, we provide equal opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or age. Sweatpants or shirt? Tattoo or piercing? Fashionista or car freak? Just be yourself! You deserve to feel comfortable with us - every day!