Allocator/Associate Planner

Johnny Was

72d • $59,900 - $79,800

About The Position

At Johnny Was, our mission is to inspire free-spirited optimism through beauty, authenticity, comfort and artistic expression. California Dreaming – the ultimate destination for those who love California and the relaxed modern bohemian lifestyle it embodies. The Allocator/Associate Planner will manage inventory levels and sales plans for assigned merchandise categories, ensuring stores have the optimal amount of product at all times. The Allocator/Associate Planner will oversee end-to-end responsibility from pre-season planning, in-season reforecasting and allocations. The Allocator/Associate Planner will support the develop strategic plans to maximize sales and to meet financial objectives through the analysis of sales trends, sizing, store performance and forecasts.

Requirements

• Strong PC proficiency with a strong emphasis in Excel.
• 2-4 years' professional experience in corporate retail; experience with an apparel specialty retailer a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong aptitude with numbers.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively with flexibility to shift focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage merchandise from initial allocation through end-of-life cycle, including replenishment and consolidation of goods to other stores or channels.
• Manage the monthly liquidation of inventory of all Retail stores and Ecommerce through off-price channels.
• Allocate multiple product categories to retail stores, while ensuring that each location has the right product at the right time.
• Participate in monthly reviews with merchandising and planning to ensure allocations meet sales objectives.
• Manage the basic stock replenishment program, partnering with the Merchandising team to maximize sales and optimizing stock levels in stores.
• Provide sizing and store analysis to drive sales and margin by store while limiting risk.
• Actively participate in the cross functional team and monthly store call to drive the business.
• Partner with merchants to develop and propose strategy in response to current business trends, advising them on open-to-buy, optimum unit purchasing, etc.
• Analyze and assess the sales performance of product categories; revise in-season plans accordingly to maximize sales and profitability.
• Develop pre-season class plans for sales, inventory, skus and margin in partnership with the Sr Planner and Director of Merchandising.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees