TN Visa Business Planning Manager Jobs
Business Planning Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant category, making them accessible to Canadian and Mexican professionals without a lottery or cap delay for Canadians. Your employer files the TN petition directly, and approvals often come within days at the port of entry.
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SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
Your mission
- This role is an individual contributor level.
- The Senior Demand and Business Planning Manager will develop the seasonal inventory forecasts for footwear, apparel, and accessories using and creating forecasting tools, analysis, and re-alignment.
- Responsible to consolidate and communicate the forecast to senior leadership in merchandising, product management, and sales / sales operations.
- Work cross functionally with sales management and merchandising to ensure the inventory forecast is strategically planned to key product initiatives and relevant to distribution plans.
- Be the key stake holder at monthly meetings with finance to review on hand inventory and future forecasted inventory.
- Review and analyze seasonal bookings against forecast / inventory to communicate action plans and provide strategic guidance for future products.
- Work directly with key account managers and sales leaders across the organization to ensure inventory is properly planned in accordance with customer needs.
- Communicate forecasting and replenishment strategies to support channel distribution.
- Responsible for reporting on category bi-monthly inventory purchases in accordance to sourcing guidelines along with Puma regions for global alignment.
- Work directly and closely with procurement to ensure inventory is bought in accordance with Go-To Market plans and submitted on deadlines; must review development sign offs to ensure product launch timelines.
Your talent
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5-7 years of experience in planning, forecasting and/or supply chain management
- Strong working knowledge of merchandising, forecasting, and retail processes
- Ability to follow specific direction, adhere to deadlines, address all internal stake holders in a timely manner
- Naturally entrepreneurial and inquisitive, solution-oriented with the ability to present actionable recommendations.
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with all internal and external partners
- Ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel; highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Industry and Market Knowledge
- Strong analytical and communication skills
The hiring range base pay for this position is $82,000-$111,315 + Bonus + Benefits.
Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Our principles
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people - with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
INTRODUCTION
SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.
Your mission
- This role is an individual contributor level.
- The Senior Demand and Business Planning Manager will develop the seasonal inventory forecasts for footwear, apparel, and accessories using and creating forecasting tools, analysis, and re-alignment.
- Responsible to consolidate and communicate the forecast to senior leadership in merchandising, product management, and sales / sales operations.
- Work cross functionally with sales management and merchandising to ensure the inventory forecast is strategically planned to key product initiatives and relevant to distribution plans.
- Be the key stake holder at monthly meetings with finance to review on hand inventory and future forecasted inventory.
- Review and analyze seasonal bookings against forecast / inventory to communicate action plans and provide strategic guidance for future products.
- Work directly with key account managers and sales leaders across the organization to ensure inventory is properly planned in accordance with customer needs.
- Communicate forecasting and replenishment strategies to support channel distribution.
- Responsible for reporting on category bi-monthly inventory purchases in accordance to sourcing guidelines along with Puma regions for global alignment.
- Work directly and closely with procurement to ensure inventory is bought in accordance with Go-To Market plans and submitted on deadlines; must review development sign offs to ensure product launch timelines.
Your talent
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5-7 years of experience in planning, forecasting and/or supply chain management
- Strong working knowledge of merchandising, forecasting, and retail processes
- Ability to follow specific direction, adhere to deadlines, address all internal stake holders in a timely manner
- Naturally entrepreneurial and inquisitive, solution-oriented with the ability to present actionable recommendations.
- Ability to develop strong working relationships with all internal and external partners
- Ability to prioritize workloads, manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel; highly competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Industry and Market Knowledge
- Strong analytical and communication skills
The hiring range base pay for this position is $82,000-$111,315 + Bonus + Benefits.
Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Our principles
PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.
At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people - with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.
PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Business Planning Manager
Frame your credentials around USMCA categories
TN eligibility for Business Planning Managers falls under Management Consultant, not a generic business category. Gather documentation showing your degree is in business, economics, or a related field, and that your role involves advisory-level planning functions.
Target employers with cross-border hiring experience
Focus your search on companies that already employ Canadian or Mexican professionals in planning or strategy roles. These employers understand the TN process and are less likely to stall on sponsorship because of unfamiliarity with the USMCA framework.
Clarify the Management Consultant classification early
Some hiring teams assume Business Planning Manager roles require H-1B sponsorship. Bring up TN eligibility before the offer stage and explain that no lottery is involved for Canadians, which removes the biggest employer hesitation around sponsorship timelines.
Search TN-specific job listings on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Business Planning Manager openings by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only applying to employers who have already indicated willingness to sponsor. This cuts the back-and-forth that slows most sponsorship conversations.
Prepare a TN support letter before you need it
Once you have an offer, your employer needs to provide a support letter describing your role, duties, and how they align with Management Consultant criteria. Draft a template with your job description language ready so the filing moves quickly after signing.
Know your entry options before the border
Canadians can apply for TN status directly at a U.S. port of entry, bypassing consular processing entirely. Mexicans must apply at a U.S. consulate. Knowing which process applies to you determines how you plan your start date with your employer.
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Find Business Planning Manager JobsBusiness Planning Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Planning Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the role is classified under the USMCA's Management Consultant category. The position must involve strategic advisory or planning functions at a level that goes beyond routine management. Your employer's support letter needs to describe duties that align with that definition, and your degree should be in business, economics, or a directly related field.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for this role?
For Business Planning Manager roles, TN is faster and more predictable than H-1B. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and Canadians can receive TN status at a U.S. port of entry on the day they arrive. H-1B requires filing months in advance with no guaranteed selection. For roles that fit the Management Consultant category, TN is the more practical path.
What does my employer actually have to do to sponsor my TN visa?
Your employer prepares a support letter outlining your job title, duties, how the role qualifies under the Management Consultant category, your qualifications, and the terms of employment. Canadians present this letter at the port of entry. Mexicans need the employer to support a consular application. There's no USCIS petition required for Canadian applicants at the border.
Where can I find Business Planning Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters job listings by TN visa sponsorship so you can see which employers are already open to hiring Canadian and Mexican professionals under USMCA. That saves time compared to filtering out roles where you'd have to initiate the sponsorship conversation from scratch.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa if I find a better Business Planning Manager role?
Yes, but your TN status is tied to your current employer. To change jobs, you need a new TN application supported by your incoming employer before or at the time you start. Canadians can handle this at the port of entry. Working for a new employer before obtaining the updated TN status puts you out of status, so timing the transition carefully matters.
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