Commercial Planning Associate Manager

What You'll Do :

• Financial & Portfolio Strategy: Drive merchandising proposals, demand planning, and purchase budget proposals across both LWJ and LS brands.
• Profitability & Margin Control: Monitor margins closely, analyze COGS, and partner directly with the Finance team to review brand programs, pricing, and discount structures.
• Inventory Optimization: Lead complex stock quality analyses, managing aging checks, slow movers, and discontinued stocks, while enforcing Months of Stock (MOS) thresholds.
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the liaison with Finance, Logistics, and Principals to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and execute pricing adjustments.
• Team Mentorship: Supervise and review the daily operational outputs of the Executive staff (LS) to ensure SAP documentation and workflows remain error-free.

What You’ll Need To Succeed :

• Have a 5+ years in Retail Merchandising / Commercial Analysis/ Finance (preferable FP&A and/or accounting), or Supply chain management.
• A degree or strong professional background in Finance, Accounting, or Commercial Planning is highly preferred.
• Financial Prowess: High-level proficiency in retail math, margin monitoring, COGS analysis, and financial reporting.
• Systems Mastery: Advanced command of SAP and data visualization tools.
• Leadership Traits: Proven ability to manage cross-portfolio projects, communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, and mentor junior team members.