International Merchandise Planner

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

1d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Merchandise Planner drives sales through a consistent focus on studying the business, monitoring inventory and sales performance. This will entail providing analysis and action plans to optimize sales and inventory. Critical functions include tracking performance of existing products and assisting in the determination of next steps; developing in-season forecasts and future merchandise plans; maintaining OTB; and ensuring the merchandise financial targets are met (e.g. revenue, units, AUR, margin).

Requirements

Strong aptitude with numbers and clear understanding of retail math.
Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business. Understand how decisions impact financial results.
Experience in SKU level and category level planning, financial planning process report/modeling building.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyse large sets of data.
Strong organizational skills —ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate persuasively, influentially, and responsibly across a cross functional team.
Excels in team environments and in building/developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.
Passionate about customer service.
Self-motivated and driven to excel and succeed
Able to problem solve and manage time effectively
Strong interpersonal skills
Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel
Ability to travel
Minimum 3-5 years Merchandise Planning, Buying experience in retail (preferably within Footwear/Fashion)
Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the OTB sales and inventory at the category level and ensure that the merchandise targets will be met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Communicate to the merchandising team the OTB plan updates and receipt plans.
Ensure the receipt plans are filled according to the write schedule.
Participate in weekly/monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.
Reforecast sales bi-monthly and communicate results and critical issues to the manager.
Develop an action plan to increase or decrease inventory as needed to reconcile the OTB.
Review sales performance, identifying risks and opportunities in sales and inventory and provide action plans on a weekly basis.
Partner with Allocations to agree optimal store stock levels for your brands
Drive sales by analysing trends, forecasting, and providing quarterly and seasonal plans in advance of buying season. Included are gender, categories, style, colour, type and material. Ensure the purchases meet the plan.
Partner with Buyers to actively manage the lifecycle and flow of inventory. Develop exit strategies and transition strategies for major product platforms; provide guidance on cancelations, markdown needs, and in-store inventory plans and models.
On a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, report on the sales and inventory results vs expectations.
Partner with Buying team to review pre distribution 30 days after orders are placed.
Review orders with in-store date 30 days out to identify any changes required.
Prioritize key styles/categories for delivery, ensuring pre-allocations meet store and cluster targets.