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Hush Puppies is the go-to footwear, accessory and apparel brand that delivers the right mix of timeless style, dependable comfort and quality. Since 1958, the brand has defined authentic casual style for generations of consumers around the world. Today, Hush Puppies is the favorite shoe for all who embrace the lighthearted spirit and modern style of this iconic brand – represented by our lovable basset hound! With over 17 Million pairs sold every year in over 165 countries around the world, Hush Puppies has become more than a global brand, it's a household name and a cultural icon! We invented casual style, you make it your own.

The Licensed Category Operations Planner acts as a central hub, maintaining and servicing sales orders and managing demand for International License Partners for the Hush Puppies brand.

Primary Duties:

• License Partner Communication and Service

  • Owns & manages distributor account base; coordinating and communicating with distributors on all aspects of their seasonal order book

  • Review, analyze, and consolidate partner orders where possible to minimize factory sur charges

  • Coordinate with payment & invoicing team, directing maintenance of all proforma invoices, reviewing prices & sur-charges for products

  • Communicate with brand and agent partners on behalf of distributors regarding the timing of shipments, supply chain and open production orders.

  • Support and provide accurate information to regional directors and brand directors regarding any open orders.

  • Accountable for resolving unique ‘pending production’ issues using defined practices and procedures; escalates to brand and regional director promptly where necessary.

  • Communicate product flashes to partners (what is this?)

  • Set up new Accounts and Factory First Routing Guides

• Demand Planning

  • Inputs partner forecasts into PLM to ensure data is “buy ready” in the system

  • Runs seasonal order reports – analyzing season over season, or to forecast

  • Consolidate orders to agent partner

  • Establish best practice with factory for buy windows & minimum order quantities

  • Provide demand reports to global supply chain and/or factories

  • Work with agent partner on future season capacity planning

  • Ensure all seasonal setup is completed at sku and size level to facilitate orders.

• Performs duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.

• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Strong Excel capabilities & analytical skills

• 2+ years’ experience working for a wholesale merchandising, customer service, or production logistics organization

• Highly organized; able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while still achieving agreed upon deadlines

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to solve a variety of common issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.  Some travel may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.