Associate Planner, Footwear

Michael Kors

96d • $80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

As an Associate Planner for Wholesale Footwear at Michael Kors, you will support the footwear team in developing strategies that generate high revenue, profit, and inventory turnover. To maximize profitability, the planning team is accountable for maintaining and driving optimal inventory levels by category & by account. The ideal candidate will be curious, comfortable working with complex data, and is energized by having a direct impact on results. This position will include cross-functional work with the department store buyers, store planners, sales, and additional support teams as needed (i.e. merchandise planning). The role requires time account facing, providing an opportunity to hone skills in presentation and negotiation or influence. This role also provides exposure to management both internal and external.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong Excel Background
• 2 – 3 years of experience working within (or closely with) a planning role; Retail or Wholesale Planning, Buying or Sales Experience
• Full understanding of product lifecycle and proficient in retail math
• Knowledge of industry best practices/standards
• Demonstrated experience in synthesizing data analysis into actionable results
• Strong insightful analytical skills and business acumen
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask effectively
• Thrive in a fast paced on time deliverable environment
• Ability to work in NYC office 3 days a week

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Footwear
• Prior experience working with or for department stores such as Dillard’s, Belk, or similar retail accounts
• Influential negotiation skills, driven by metrics and product
• Initiative, intuition, curiosity, and motivation to learn/grow are paramount
• Strong time management skills with ability to recognize/delegate
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
• Adaptable working style, working both independently and partnering with direct team or cross functionally
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
• Adept at regularly managing through complex and detailed data

Responsibilities

• Become the expert & owner of the business
• Achieve shipping goals and aid in forming future goals for owned accounts
• Identify (and react to) business trends which create shipment opportunity, stimulate sales at retail, reduce internal inventory liability, and reduce markdown liability at retail
• Establish credible relationships with accounts, liaising with buying/planning offices
• Prepare and present seasonal plans/management summaries for retailer senior management meetings
• Own and maintain seasonal OTB(s) recommending adjustments based on trend & flow
• Own and maintain replenishment data and pre/in season projections
• Attend market appointments; contribute to buy making decisions with conclusive analytics
• Reconcile account buy plans to fiscal monthly plans and market purchase
• Utilize ad hoc and standardized reporting analysis required on projects such as vendor collaborations/planning meetings, hindsight presentations and retail development summits
• Maintain location data
• Aid in reporting and team initiatives/projects
• Support regional field team with weekly reporting and communication
• Work seamlessly with sales counterparts

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar
• Summer Fridays
• Internal Mobility Across Brands
• Cross-Brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees