Job Accountabilities: This candidate will be a key driver across multiple functional expertise in Converse Planning Value Stores and will be leading in Forecast Planning, Buying, Promotion and Inventory management. It is an E2E fast-paced direct to consumer role that includes forward looking strategy and portfolio planning, derivation of rolling OTB / pre-season buys, and in-season execution. He/She has to be comfortable working thru uncertainties, and be able to lead cross functional conversations, balancing business KPIs around Revenue, Margin and Inventory. He/She will also work in close partnership with Value GM, in collaboration with functional stakeholders in Finance, Merchandising, Inventory Management and Channel Retail Teams. Key Responsibilities:* Seasonal Gates - Pre-Season; Partnership with finance on R/O scenario planning with Read & React, driving focus around key levers - In-Season Management; Collaboration with team on inventory & promotional plans ensuring our stores deliver against budgeted plans, in line to Revenue, Margin & Inventory targets - Mid-Range; Working thru inventory dynamics, rolling visibility and operational feasibility to align on OTB and buy plans (skus, depth, md, st%). Partnership with Product/Merchandising on adoption on range of products to serve Value consumers -Long-Range; CSR planning and AOP/Budgeting with focus around Retail KPIs and Portfolio management Planning Innovation - Drive improved visibility in Rolling Stock to Sales Plan to decision making in buy gates - Partnership with Planning/Supply Chain stakeholders on process and implementation to short-lead time buys - Collaboration with Merchandising on Rebuy/Seasonal Buy process for CVS – Calendar, SKU Range, Product Needs - Improve system implementation in allocation and promotional calendar - Demonstrate flexibility and driving implementation to different areas of focus in lieu of business dynamics and shifts Team Driver - Foster effective teamwork, and in connecting the dots between multiple functional areas of expertise - Driving influence in decision making across different functions, validated thru business vision, strategies and plans