Associate Planner

UA Brands•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, global organization. The Associate Planner for retail plays a vital role in the merchandising & planning team, actively supporting company-wide initiatives. This role is responsible for assortment planning and allocation strategies to ensure sales and gross margin goals. They will partner with the Planning leadership for the bottoms-up sales and gross margin plans by retail location, including in-season re-forecasting.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in forecasting software, Excel, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
Understanding of a retail product assortment, breadth and depth, promotional pricing, entrance and exit strategies
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, solid Excel skills
Retail Math experience
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Organization skills- ability to manage time, prioritize work, meet deadlines, and complete all assigned tasks
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
BS/BA Degree – Business, Merchandising, Analytics, Planning

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Dynamix AX- ERP system knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with Planner on managing bottoms-up store plans at the program level, including all sales metrics as well as gross margin and turn/WOS.
Work with buyers to create and execute purchase guidelines/assortment plans at the store level by color, including size for new items/programs.
Work with the retail replenishment team to identify inter-store transfers.
Work with individual retail stores on product requests.
Responsible for the keying of retail orders and returns to the vendor or Distribution Center in collaboration with the Business Process Support (BPS) team.
Analyze sales trends to make proactive recommendations for replenishment, markdowns, or returns.

Benefits

Medical and Pharmacy Coverage
Dental and Vision Coverage
Life/AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for life’s everyday challenges
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
Accident, Hospital Care, and Critical Illness Insurance – Protect your Income
Auto Insurance
Legal Insurance and ID Theft Protection
Nationwide Pet Insurance
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off – Life Balance
Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
Employee Discount Program
Referral Program - Get paid to work with Friends
Free Parking at the Downtown Corporate Office
Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun