Merchandise Planner

Dual • New York, NY

7h

About The Position

Merchandise Planner is responsible for executing the strategic initiatives within their fast growing division; while ensuring the accuracy and consistency of all plans, revisions and projects developed. Merchandise Planner effectively analyzes dynamic, multi-dimensional plans including sales trends, gross margin, inventory and OTB levels. Partners with the Buying, Store Planning teams and Management to identify national business opportunities/risks to sales/margin and make recommendations accordingly.

Requirements

• Requires minimum of 3 years’ retail merchandise planning experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience involving sales and inventory planning, sales forecasting, and OTB
• Demonstrated decision-making ability
• Ability to partner and influence cross-functional partners
• Highly proficient in Excel
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Strong retail math skills
• Thorough knowledge of planning systems, Arthur Planning is strongly desirable
• 4-year college degree required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing seasonal business plans through partnership with Buying group and analysis of historical data to forecast trends
• Develop Pre-Season chain plans at the class level and In-Season forecasting of chain plans
• Monitoring monthly performance to sales, inventory and margin targets
• Manage weekly OTB
• Performs independent analysis and recommends courses of action to drive profitable sales
• Collaborates closely and builds trust among cross-functional partners to drive desired results
• Responsible for presenting and calling out risks/opportunities to Management and Senior Merchants

What This Job Offers

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