Planner, Walmart

Delta Galil Industries•Secaucus, NJ

2d•$90,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Planner will provide key data and analytics of performance for our partner brand. Utilizing product performance data, the Planner will provide information to support successful growth and profitability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Minimum of 3 years experience in merchandise planning and allocation
Retail Math proficiency a must
Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
Team player and problem solver in a demanding deadline driven environment
Motivated, proactive, and highly organized
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to reach supported conclusions and make robust recommendations

Nice To Haves

Women’s apparel experience a plus

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining a 13-month rolling forecast; minimizing excess inventory
Work closely with the VP of Planning to ensure all opportunities and liabilities are addressed
Set top line revenue targets and provide financial planning guidance for all buys to ensure proper penetration by product category
Partner with Sales Director to ensure forecasts support the retail, ecommerce and wholesale financial flow
Make additional recommendations to address product gaps and/or discrepancies
Monitor ongoing demand planning and inventory needs for retail, e-commerce, and wholesale business
Serve as the team lead for reporting, including weekly top-line selling performance
Compile style/color/size-level selling data for use in merchandising and inventory planning exercises
Provide ongoing analysis and review using the open-to-buy as a guide
Work closely with cross-functional partners (sales, design, and production) to forecast sales, inventory, revenues, returns, promotions, markdowns, etc.
Instrumental in forward budget planning using the open-to-buy metrics
Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, establish action plans, and maintain high in stocks
Manage budget process including product mix, budget category ratios and flow by month, including monthly forecasts of key replenishment programs
Manage inventory from investment through execution, including ongoing assessments and updates to inventory levels for retail, ecommerce, and wholesale businesses, models, release strategies, and recommendations of future receipts
Develop and execute size, pack, and color balancing strategies
Partner with other functional areas such as the Warehouse and Information Technology teams on processes, systems, and reporting as required
Monitor DSV process
Ensure volume is close to commitments, styles are turned on for orders, and inventory feed is working properly
Send reorder checklist with SKU details
Work with partner buyer to execute end of season clear out buys to avoid aged inventory
DSV scorecard monitor and update team on performance
Responsible for e-commerce OTIF
Monitor inventory levels and review for re-orders for basic items (for example we are out of 2 items in the avia zip front bra)
Own internal monthly financial FCST and weekly projections; call out any risk or opportunity
Order pivot accuracy / ensure goods pointing to correct warehouse; monitor on time shipping and incoming WIP ETAs; partner with warehouse teams on PO status & communicate with partner

Benefits

Multi-brand merchandise discount, including Splendid, 7 For All Mankind, and PJ Salvage
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, as well as Basic Life/Voluntary Life/Disability/Critical Illness
Financial Wellness: 401(k) Retirement Program with Company match and 529 College Savings Plan, as well as Tax-Advantage Health & Transit Accounts
Personal and sick time off, vacation time, floating days, and company-observed holidays
Paid Volunteer Time Off to dedicate your skills and time towards charitable activities
From weekly breakfasts and monthly milestone celebrations to leadership-led panels, and, team-building events, we offer plenty of fun ways to connect—both in person and virtually

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