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Spencer's and Spirit Halloween•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

About The Position

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place to Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!” At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all. One Team / One Goal We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, inventory management, retail analytics, buying, finance, or a related retail discipline
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with planning, allocation, forecasting, business intelligence, reporting, or database tools preferred.
Experience with Power BI, SQL, and data modeling is a plus
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound business recommendations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present insights, recommendations, and business analyses to cross-functional partners and leadership
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, highly seasonal environment
Demonstrated leadership potential, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Develop and manage financial merchandise plans at the department, class, store cluster, seasonal, and weekly levels, including sales, gross margin, receipts, inventory, markdowns, sell-through, and open-to-buy
Build pre-season plans that account for Spirit Halloween's compressed selling window, store opening schedules, market-specific dynamics, calendar shifts, and historical performance trends
Reforecast sales, inventory, margin, and receipt requirements throughout the season based on business trends, daily and weekly performance, product results, store productivity, and remaining selling opportunities
Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, IT, Distribution Centers, Logistics, Store Operations, Finance, and Real Estate to support planning, forecasting, distribution, reporting, and seasonal readiness initiatives
Analyze SKU, class, department, and store-level performance to identify opportunities and risks related to inventory productivity, sell-through, markdowns, chase opportunities, and excess inventory exposure
Prepare weekly and ad hoc reporting, business recaps, and post-season analyses, translating insights into actionable recommendations that drive future planning decisions
Support the annual postmortem process by evaluating key drivers of sales, margin, inventory productivity, store performance, assortment effectiveness, allocation results, and forecast accuracy
Identify and implement enhancements to planning, forecasting, allocation, reporting, and inventory management processes to improve efficiency and support timely decision-making during peak seasonal periods