Merchandise Planner, International

Vuori•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

The Merchandise Planner has the ability to influence both peers and leaders. Merchandise Planners are accountable for analysis of in-season business and the development of future financial strategies that support financial goals. Through their analysis and development of financial strategies, they will collaborate with Merchandising, Production and Inventory, & Allocation. Partner with International merchants and planning leadership on strategy, building targets, KPIs, mark down strategy, optimizing sell through and forward planning Drives and owns the Pre-Season Planning for their International specialized channel - Connecting statistical analysis, assortment architecture, and merchant vision into a pre-season view of a merchandise plan Seasonal Planning - Develop seasonal architecture aligned with brand strategies and calendars; incorporate distortions, targets, and relationships of sales specific to regional demand Develop weekly sales analysis at the style and style/color level based on both trend and historical performance to provide feedback on in-season inventory management. Analyze the business performance and make recommendations that will maximize sales, profitability, inventory turn and mitigate risk Conduct hindsight of merchandise/planning strategy to inform future planning and execution activities Support creation of financial decks with commentary for key business meetings Improve capabilities around analytics, conclusions, recommendations, to assist in driving key milestone meetings for the international business and provide conclusions with improved communication and influence

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, operations, business, or supply chain or equivalent years of experience preferred.
2+ years of retail planning, inventory management, financial planning and / or production planning experience.
Excellent technical skills in Microsoft Excel and/or related planning, finance, or analytical systems.
Great business influence skills. Role is highly influential and requires input from various teams to be successful.
Proven ability to meet deadlines, grow performance capabilities, and handle shifting priorities - able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Able to identify and influence critical stakeholders, proactively problem solve, and recommend solutions.
Extremely strong communication and presentation skills concisely present complex information and recommendations in terms meaningful to a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

Partner with International merchants and planning leadership on strategy, building targets, KPIs, mark down strategy, optimizing sell through and forward planning
Drives and owns the Pre-Season Planning for their International specialized channel - Connecting statistical analysis, assortment architecture, and merchant vision into a pre-season view of a merchandise plan
Develop seasonal architecture aligned with brand strategies and calendars; incorporate distortions, targets, and relationships of sales specific to regional demand
Develop weekly sales analysis at the style and style/color level based on both trend and historical performance to provide feedback on in-season inventory management.
Analyze the business performance and make recommendations that will maximize sales, profitability, inventory turn and mitigate risk
Conduct hindsight of merchandise/planning strategy to inform future planning and execution activities
Support creation of financial decks with commentary for key business meetings
Improve capabilities around analytics, conclusions, recommendations, to assist in driving key milestone meetings for the international business and provide conclusions with improved communication and influence