Senior Assistant Planner - Ready to Wear (Outlets)

Macy's • Long Island City, NY

9d

About The Position

The Senior Assistant Planner partners with the Planner to develop location-specific financial plans and recommend strategies for core vendor plans in an assigned area of business. The role manages a portion of the Planner’s allocation business by evaluating and responding to sales trends, managing location inventory and replenishment, and driving sales and margin. The Senior Assistant Planner helps ensure the right products are available in the right place at the right time while meeting customer expectations and achieving sales and profitability goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• At least 2 years of related experience.
• Open and continuous communication skills, including keeping others informed and presenting information clearly and concisely.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at multiple levels.
• Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically.
• Proficiency in MS Office computer programs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
• Ability to access and review written and electronic information, move within the work environment, and interact with workplace materials as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Planning Team on pre-season financial planning for the business unit, including department and vendor plans, daily sales plans, and forecast plans.
• Forecast daily sales and inventory by channel and location to support the ROF process, ensuring appropriate growth rates and that inventory is allocated to sources of demand.
• Use insights and analytics to guide strategies that capture opportunities and minimize vendor risks.
• Attend vendor meetings to negotiate plans and advocate for location distribution of brands and items, as well as expanded replenishment offerings.
• Perform quarterly hindsight analysis with the Planning Team to inform future strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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