Become part of the Converse Team
Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for an analytical, agile and commercially minded Marketplace Planner to support the Converse Greater China Wholesale business.
The ideal candidate brings solid demand or marketplace planning experience, understands wholesale rolling, product sell-through and inventory dynamics, and is able to quickly translate data into business insights and actions. You are a quick learner, curious about the business, and comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
- Wholesale Product Ladder Planning: Develop and maintain product ladder plans by Store Tier, connecting product assortment, price points and marketplace needs to improve product productivity.
- In-Season ST Planning & Rolling: Own product sell-through planning and tracking, monitor performance versus plan/forecast, and identify key risks and opportunities across Store Tier, product and account.
- Promotion Tracking: Track key promotions, evaluate sales, sell-through and inventory impact, and provide insights to support in-season actions.
- Business Review: Support and drive Marketplace Planning analytics for Weekly Trade and Monthly Business Reviews, translating performance into clear drivers, business impact and recommended actions.
- Off-Policy Initiatives: Initiate and coordinate off-policy requests based on business needs, assess sales and inventory implications, and drive cross-functional follow-through.
You will work closely with Sales, Merchandising, Finance and Planning to connect marketplace demand, product performance, inventory and business actions.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, Statistics or a related field.
- 4–5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Marketplace Planning, Commercial Planning or related fields.
- Experience in sporting goods, footwear/apparel or consumer products is preferred.
- Good understanding of Wholesale business, in-season rolling/forecasting, sell-through and inventory management.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into clear insights and actionable recommendations.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills; experience with planning or BI tools is a plus.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Quick learner with strong intellectual curiosity, structured thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong ownership, attention to detail and ability to manage priorities independently.
Role Summary
Own Wholesale Product Ladder planning by Store Tier and support in-season marketplace planning, connecting product sell-through, rolling forecast, promotion and inventory signals to drive timely business actions.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
