Planning Manager, International

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>WHY JOIN ALO?</strong></span></p> <p>Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">OVERVIEW</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">International Planning Manager</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> leads a team of Planners and Associate Planners to develop and execute merchandise strategies that deliver sales, margin, and inventory productivity goals for International owned markets. This role serves as the bridge between strategy and execution, translating Alo’s vision into actionable merchandise and financial plans.</span> <br> <br><span data-contrast="auto">As a leader, the Manager is expected to demonstrate advanced problem-solving, decision-making, and cross-functional influence. They will not only oversee day-to-day planning but also mentor their team, champion process improvements, and ensure alignment with company-wide and market specific objectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and develop a team of Merchandise Planners and Associate Planners.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development aligned with Alo’s core competencies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Foster collaboration and empower the team to problem-solve and take ownership of results.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own seasonal and annual merchandise financial planning, including OTB strategies and regional rollups for owned international markets (Europe / APAC).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Translate business goals into detailed inventory, assortment, and sales plans across channels (Web & Stores).</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment of financial targets with buying and merchandising strategies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Track and analyze sales, margin, and inventory KPIs to identify risks/opportunities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Recommend proactive actions (reorders, warehouse transfers) to maximize business results.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Guide the allocation strategy to optimize product flow by channel and location.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with International Merchandising, Buying, Allocation, Supply Chain, and Finance to ens