Senior Manager, Category Management Planning & Analytics

Title: Senior Manager of Category Management Planning, Analytics & Operations

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Category Management Watches

Division: Category Management-Watches

The Senior Manager of Category Management Planning, Analytics & Operations is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the end-to-end inventory planning, order management, and operational execution processes that support the Category Management function. Acting as a player-coach, this role leads the Category Management Operations while providing advanced planning, forecasting, allocation, and analytical support to the buying organization. The incumbent serves as the organization's technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Dynamics 365 (D365), Power BI, and Board planning software, leveraging data, systems, and insights to drive operational excellence, inventory optimization, and informed decision-making.

This role is accountable for managing the operational backbone of Category Management, ensuring efficient execution of critical processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional projects. Working closely with Category Managers and key stakeholders across Sales, Logistics, CRM, POS, and Project Management teams, the Senior Manager serves as a strategic business partner, translating business objectives into scalable operational processes and actionable analytics.

Strategic Planning & Allocation Analysis • Provide complex planning and allocation analysis to the buying team…