Senior Category Planning Manager, EMEA
About the job
What you'll do
Lead the full seasonal commercial planning cycle for EMEA performance and lifestyle categories, setting sales frameworks, channel targets, assortment and investment guidance, and in-season trading actions. Coordinate with Brand, Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain; support market and account execution, deliver post-season reviews, and develop a high-performing planning team.
What they're looking for
Candidates should have experience in sales, category, or assortment planning or commercial operations, ideally in sports, footwear, or lifestyle, with strong analytical, product, consumer, and EMEA retail knowledge. They should bring advanced Excel skills, familiarity with BI tools, seasonal go-to-market expertise, cross-functional and senior-stakeholder influence, team leadership experience, and a relevant degree; English fluency and willingness to travel across EMEA are required.