Merchandise Planner, Dresses & Skirts

Knitwell Group • York, NY

14d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between). Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us? About the role The Planner builds financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans for multiple departments in a given area. Manages and plans merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and turnover objectives. Provides in-season financial projections and strategies. Identifies risks and opportunities to maximize profits. Drives and/or contributes to projects resulting in improved departmental systems and efficiencies.

Requirements

• BA or equivalent, and 3-5 years of retail buying, planning or financial analysis experience
• Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker
• Expert command of retail math concepts, applications and statistical analysis
• Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop realistic work plans, goals and schedules
• Ability to work productively in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a weekly level on a seasonal basis
• Reforecast business in-season based on current performance, present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional partners and senior leadership
• Develop, consolidate and communicate a comprehensive pre-season planning strategy that identifies opportunities and risks in all areas of responsibility
• Strategize, develop and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and GM goals
• Analyze: Promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations Performance in season and make markdown or chase recommendations Identify and communicate potential inventory liabilities and drive appropriate actions to resolution
• Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate division level financial merchandising plans and merchandise strategies to support the financial objectives
• Work with Merchandising Team to develop promotional strategies to maximize profitability
• Participate in: All aspects of line building process with Merchandising Lead or participate in department projects to improve systems or efficiencies Development of processes that build efficiencies and streamline work streams

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level