Director, Planning - Latam

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About the Role

This leadership role is responsible for leading multiple functions in planning, including business planning, pre-season, and in-season planning for Wholesale and DTC in the fast-paced, high-growth Americas region. As a key strategic partner to the LATAM GM and VP of Planning, you will collaborate to develop and execute plans that support the brand vision while managing inventory to maximize investment across the market.

Two distinct functional teams will report to this leader:

• Merchandise Sales Planning (7 teammates)
• Inventory Management (2 teammates)

Responsibilities

Assortment Planning and Management

• Plan assortment levels by class to support Digital and Brand House growth.
• Drive full-price sales while managing outlet inventory levels and pricing to achieve sales, margin, and turn targets.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure outbound decisions drive growth.
• Develop strategies to create an omni experience for customers and utilize omni-inventory.

Team Development and Engagement

• Train, mentor, and develop a diverse team of planners.
• Set measurable goals and objectives that align with the NA strategy.
• Implement action plans to improve teammate engagement.
• Standardize operating processes set by the Global organization.

Strategic Growth Initiatives and Process Improvement

• Develop long-range strategic milestones to hit sales, margin, and turn targets in digital, with a roadmap and KPIs to achieve metrics.
• Implement process improvements to streamline work and reduce SG&A.
• Partner with Merchandising, Global, and Stores to align on stop/start/continue activities, optimizing time and effort.

Inventory Fulfillment & Inventory Planning

• Ensure strategic alignment and in-system execution of regional inventory strategies to achieve optimal business performance.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance on-time service and just-in-time inventory using advanced data analytics and KPIs.
• Integrate demand signals with financial projections to reduce unresolved demand and excess inventory.
• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure agile and resilient operations.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to steer the organization toward sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Mathematics, or a relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in Sales or Merchandise Planning, Demand Planning, and Allocation.
• Previous experience in Digital is preferred.
• Proven success in building and leading diverse teams.
• Strong business acumen specific to Revenue, Margin, Service, and Inventory.
• Demonstrated planning expertise and effective project management skills.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships through strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Workplace Location

• This role requires residence within commuting distance of our Baltimore office.
• Hybrid work schedule: 4 days in-office per week.
• Travel: Quarterly international travel (Mexico is the primary market).
• No relocation assistance provided.

Pay

Base compensation: $155,000.00–$200,000 USD. Most new hires fall within this range, with opportunities to earn more over time. Initial placement is based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" volunteer days to support local community initiatives.
• Under Armour merchandise discounts.
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching.
• Maternity and parental leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates.
• Health and fitness benefits, discounts, and resources to promote physical activity and well-being.