Global Direct to Consumer Planner

Job description

The Planner, Global Direct-to-Consumer supports the creation and delivery of global reporting, analytics, and operational insights that guide data-driven decision making across ASICS’ Retail and eCommerce channels. This role plays a critical part in the DTC Planning & Analysis function — executing standardized reporting, maintaining data accuracy, and turning complex performance metrics into actionable insights. Working under the direction of the Director of Global DTC Planning & Analysis, the Planner helps operationalize global visibility into category, product, and channel performance, ensuring alignment across regions and business functions. Through disciplined analytics, collaboration, and curiosity, this position helps translate data into meaningful business intelligence that drives smarter forecasting, inventory optimization, and assortment management across the Global DTC organization. So, what goes into making that happen? Global DTC Reporting & Dashboard Execution: Maintain and distribute standardized reports and dashboards that integrate Retail, eCommerce and Omnichannel data. Ensure accuracy, timelines, and alignment with global KPI definitions and templates. Performance Analytics & Insight Support: Conduct category, product and regional analyses to evaluate sell-through, margin, and inventory health. Identify emerging risks, opportunities, and trends to support monthly and quarterly business reviews. Forecast, Inventory & Open-to-Buy Tracking: Support the evaluation of regional forecasts and OTB plans to ensure consistency and visibility. Prepare reports and visualizations to highlight gaps and optimization opportunities. Cross-Functional Data Coordination: Partner with Global Analytics, IT, and regional planning teams to streamline data sources, validate metrics, and enable automation. Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting processes. Executive & Fleet Review Support: Prepare performance summaries and supporting materials for QBRs, Fleet Reviews and global leadership presentations, ensuring data integrity and visual clarity. Process & Standards Documentation: Maintain and update procedural documentation related to reporting cadence, KPI definitions, and data governance standards. Ad Hoc Analysis & Strategic Projects: Support the Director and regional stakeholders on special projects related to business modeling, SKU productivity, store productivity, or regional performance deep dives. In return, we offer: An exciting permanent opportunity with a market leading global brand Salary + bonuses + annual leave loading + paid parental leave Flexible hybrid work options using a ‘moments that matter’ way of working Convenient Marsden Park location in a new head office facility, closely connected to the M7, with ample free parking Free onsite gym and personal training sessions Onsite Physio services available Generous staff discount – up to 25% off wholesale! A learning & development culture with personal access to LinkedIn Learning, 'move your mind' learning sessions, study leave and targeted role specific training A collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team culture with career growth opportunities – We love promoting from within! Opportunities to give back through community and team events That’s enough about us! Here’s what we hope to see from you: Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field required. 3–5 years of experience in Retail, eCommerce, or DTC planning, reporting, allocation or business analysis. Strong proficiency in SAP systems (ERP, BI, or IBP) and familiarity with global reporting structures. Demonstrated experience managing recurring reports and dashboards that support senior management decision-making. Hands-on experience with Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, formulas, trend analysis) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Looker). Familiarity with data visualization, automation, and integration processes between Retail, eCommerce, and financial systems. Strong command of financial modeling, OTB management, and margin analysis frameworks. At ASICS, we work together as one team to bring a performance mindset to life every day - Are you ready to pursue your career goals? Apply Today! ASICS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, where everyones ideas and contributions are respected. We are committed to engaging a diverse workforce, and our hiring decisions are made with the best candidate for the role at the forefront. We encourage people of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds to apply to join our team. At ASICS we pride ourselves on being the product experts and creating exceptional customer experiences. We represent a high-performance culture and mindset, focused on accountability, fairness and celebrating the intrinsic feeling from personal success.