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The Manager, Global Planning Data & Analytics role has the responsibility to serve as a shared service function for the Merchandise Planning, Inventory Management and Operations Leadership teams to convert advanced data sets into insights for better decision making.
Purpose
- Provide global data visibility, availability, and standardized reporting across MPIM functions.
- Act as part of the MPIM Center of Excellence, training and coaching teams to interpret insights and use data effectively.
- Partner with cross‑functional teams (Planning, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Operations, Global Data) to meet analytics and data product needs.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of MPIM data sets across planning, operations, and merchandising.
- Support global GTM/CtC milestones with timely, accurate dashboards and analytics.
- Lead a team of data analysts, who act as operational owner for global MPIM dashboards, performance trackers, and GTM reporting.
- Enable AI‑driven decision intelligence for MPIM by delivering predictive and prescriptive insights embedded in investment, and inventory workflows.
- Strong cross functional collaboration and communication is key to successfully executing this job.
About the Job
- You will be accountable to design and deliver on-time MPIM global dashboards (global Fcst data roll-up, Act vs Plan, Fcst variance, GDA, Fit tracker…) and provide insights
- You will continue the current transformation and efforts to streamline, standardize and elevate reporting and analytics in line with the Global Data vision (Looker, ARC, GCP,…).
- You will drive the global roadmap for MPIM data analytics and contribute to backlog prioritization for analytics enhancements and new data product requests.
- You will partner with Global Data organization to align on MPIM data needs and ways of working and support the implementation of new data product for MPIM (validation, testing, adoption)
- You will partner with Global Merchandise Planning, Outlet planning, IM and Operations teams to provide reporting & metric needs across key milestones of the GTM (Volume alignment, Buy review, Investment Review, S&OP,…) for executive-level decision-making
- You are accountable for Monetization tool globally to support Investment Review process as well as RAP tool.
- You will support the alignment of new KPI and the adoptions of new dashboard, data products across MP-IM department—e.g. service level/fill rate performance analysis, Sell-out performance tracking, Fcst variance & Accuracy, E&O
- Own AI model opportunity for planning analytics data platforms—from problem solving, deployment to adoption, and continuous improvement.
- Translate AI outputs into trusted, action‑oriented executive narratives that accelerate decisions and improve business outcomes.
- You will bring data to life through storytelling in a clear and meaningful way to audiences with mixed levels of technical expertise and informing key strategic decisions.
About You
Education:
- Master Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer science, Econometrics or a similar discipline
Experience:
- 10+ years’ experience in analytics and data science or insights roles, in the planning environment preferred.
- Retail or apparel experience is a bonus, but not required, but curiosity and customer empathy are essential.
Specialized Knowledge/Technical Skills:
- Excellent analytical skills & attention to detail to interpret meaningful themes from quantitative data
- Proficiency in retail math
- Clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
- Hands-on experience analyzing and interpreting data, drawing conclusions, defining recommended actions, and visualizing results
- Good knowledge of data visualization tool (Looker is a plus, or other)
- Ability to code in SQL and R/python
- Experience working in AWS and GCP
- Highly proficient with ETL tools (Dataiku, Alteryx or other), Excel and the rest of the MS Office suite
- Experience with online tracking, reporting tools and ability to learn upcoming AI capabilities.
- Experience with data migrations, report rationalization, and KPI standardization across large organizations.
Decision Making and Problem solving:
- Ability to set objectives & effectively manage projects
- Ability to use rigor and logic to solve problems with effective solutions
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive innovative approaches to meet objectives
- Proven ability to cut through ambiguity to identify action steps needed to achieve business results
- Self-motivated, actively takes initiative to learn and drive the business
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
- Well-organized, with strong process and project management skills and an ability to establish and work to priorities
- Able to work independently to prioritize activities based on business needs
Communication:
- English fluent, written and spoken
- Ability to effectively lead, motivate and develop a team of analysts.
- Ability to influence and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad, diverse group of business partners, mainly the cross-functional team
- Good listening, written and oral communication skills, reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency.
- Ability to communicate effectively, written and in presentation form as well as orally, with all levels of employees throughout the organization.
- Ability to work in a global collaborative team environment
Benefits
We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.
Here's a small snapshot:
· Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse
· OPD coverage
· Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
· Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being
· Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi's products
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
LOCATION
India, Bangalore - Office
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time