Merchandise Planner, Outlet

Knitwell Group • Hingham, MA

51d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Planner will strategize with Company Planning, Allocation and Merchandising partners to ensure that the financial goals are achieved and will attain buy-in from the Manager and VP of Planning as well as partners on the Merchandising leadership team. Drives all omni-channel merchandise planning activities, including the development of financial sales, gross margin, and inventory plans for their dept(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• 5-7+ years of experience in planning which includes knowledge of buying and allocation.
• Planning system experience required: JDA, Oracle, SAP preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Stores and/or direct experience required, omni preferred.
• Functional understanding of retail/vertical business process.
• Able to solve complex problems, drive resolution with the CFT, present clear ideas and direction to others.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills as well as attention to detail.
• Experience with or a strong ability to learn reporting/data warehousing tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for OTB re-forecasting at a weekly level to reflect trends, alignment with company direction, and solutions for risks and opportunities.
• Expert in both pre-season and in-season on product mix performance for sales and inventory at the dept, class, and style/color level.
• Proactively identify issues and opportunities within product mix and use analytics and creative problem solving to drive profitable solutions.
• Actively recommend markdown liquidation strategies to maximize omni-channel profitability.
• Ensure alignment of top/down and bottoms/up style/color plans with merchandising strategies and financial targets.
• Partner with (CFT) Cross Functional Teams to maximize omni profitability.

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