• Expertise in planning, including finance, merchandising, and end-to-end supply chain; understands interdependencies and retail metrics.  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel, Tableau, and planning systems (SSP, o9); connects demand, supply, and inventory.  

• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with diverse audiences, from peers to senior leaders; combines data and storytelling to drive alignment.  

• Growth mindset, leveraging statistical forecasting, scenario planning, and data science for decision-making.  

• Excellent verbal and written communication; simplifies complexity without losing accuracy 

BUSINESS SKILLS  

• Planning & Scenario Management 
  3+ years in retail or planning with strong stock/sales planning, P&L understanding, and KPI knowledge. Anticipates change, balances short-term priorities with long-term strategy, and creates reliable plans. 

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving 
  Optimizes trade-offs, applies market insights, and challenges assumptions with evidence-based recommendations. 

• Risk Assessment & Decision-Making 
  Evaluates risks holistically, makes fact-based recommendations, and presents clear options aligned with business goals. 

• Analytics & Data-Driven Planning 
  Applies forecasting models, uses Excel/PowerBI/Tableau for visualization, and turns data into actionable insights connected to consumer and financial impact. 

• Consumer & Market Focus 
  Grounds plans in consumer needs and market trends; understands product lifecycle and growth opportunities 

INERPERSONAL SKILLS  

• Influencing & Communication 
  Builds trust and relationships across teams; uses persuasion and negotiation techniques. Crafts compelling narratives, adapts messaging to audience, and builds influence through consistent, value-driven communication. 

• Self-Awareness & Growth Mindset 
  Open to feedback, acknowledges mistakes, and continuously improves. 

• Curiosity & Continuous Learning 
  Demonstrates curiosity about upstream/downstream impacts; seeks innovation and combines quantitative and qualitative insights for objective recommendations. 

• Active Listening & Alignment 
  Listens actively, asks clarifying questions, and uses storytelling plus data to drive decisions and alignment