Store Planner

Alo Yoga • Beverly Hills, CA

10h • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As the Store Planner, you will be spearheading the strategic execution of inventory and planning initiatives, with a focus on optimizing operations for new store openings. In collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will develop and manage store plans aligned with brand strategies, maximizing sales and profitability through location-based inventory investments. Drawing on your industry expertise, you'll introduce continual process, tool, and methodology improvements. The store planner will serve as the strategic cross-functional partner for Merchandising, Buying, Allocations, and Store Operations, ensuring seamless coordination and communication, while seizing inventory opportunities.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience
• BA Degree
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong aptitude for numbers and advanced retail math skills
• Ability to lead cross functional discussions, positively influence others, and gain alignment
• Advanced analytical and presentation skills
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Ability to extract data from multiple platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Tableau and Anaplan experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of strategic inventory and planning initiatives for new store openings.
• Create new store opening plans, blending allocation expertise with product insights and store layout considerations.
• Lead strategic initiatives from a regional, climatic, and store-centric viewpoint to optimize sales and inventory dynamics.
• Leverage comprehensive analysis to determine optimal choice counts, inventory levels, and assortment strategies, ensuring maximal unit productivity across diverse store profiles.
• Harness regional insights, consumer behavior, and financial analytics to craft tailored inventory recommendations, driving store growth initiatives.
• Forge synergistic partnerships across departments, fostering a collaborative environment to seize inventory opportunities and future stakeholder relationships for sustained success.
• Partner and oversee the exit strategy of seasonal phase-out inventory.

What This Job Offers

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