International Planning Manager - Superstep

For more than 35 years, Eren Retail has been bringing the world’s leading brands to customers in Turkey. In 1990, the company entered into a partnership with Devanlay, beginning the licensed production and distribution of Lacoste. Since then, Eren Retail has served as the Turkish distributor for globally renowned brands such as Burberry, Gant, Nautica and Converse.

In 2008, it launched Occasion stores, followed by the creation of the SuperStep store concept in 2012. Strengthening its online presence in 2020 through a multi-channel strategy, Eren Retail redefined retailing as an experiential journey with House of SuperStep.

Expanding its portfolio with brands such as Intersport, SuperKids, Fashfed, United4 and HeartBeat, Eren Retail continues to operate with an experience–focused strategy. Today, the company has a presence in 25 countries, employs over 8,000 people and manages nearly 700 stores along with 17 digital channels worldwide.

We are looking for a " International Planning Manager " to join our Superstep team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field,

• Minimum 7 years of experience in planning, budgeting, merchandising, or allocation within the retail industry,

• Advanced proficiency in English; Russian language skills are considered a strong asset,

• Experience in international retail operations, multi-country structures, and franchise/wholesale models,

• Strong analytical thinking, strategic mindset, and decision-making skills,

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a planning team,

• Result-oriented, proactive, and capable of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment,

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills,

• Strong command of MS Office and planning systems (ERP, BI tools, forecasting platforms, etc.),

Job Description

• Lead pre-season and in-season budget, merchandise, and sales planning processes for Superstep’s international markets,

• Define and execute planning strategies to achieve sales, stock productivity, and profitability targets across multiple countries,

• Develop, manage, and monitor OTB, purchase budgets, and seasonal investment plans in alignment with brand and market strategies,

• Monitor pricing strategies and oversee campaign planning based on stock levels, sell-through performance, and profitability targets,

• Conduct profitability forecasting for campaign periods and make data-driven recommendations to maximize commercial outcomes,

• Oversee assortment, option, size curve, and order planning to ensure market-appropriate and profitable product selections,

• Ensure effective stock flow, replenishment, and shipment tracking in close collaboration with logistics, warehouse, and allocation teams,

• Partner with operations, e-commerce, marketing, and visual merchandising teams to support seasonal priorities and commercial activations,

• Analyze store and market performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement strategic action plans,

• Maintain alignment with Superstep’s global merchandising and commercial strategies to maximize sales and brand presence,

• Establish and maintain strong communication with international business partners, franchise partners, and regional stakeholders,

• Manage and develop the international planning team, ensuring operational excellence and continuous process improvement.