POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Merchandise Planner is responsible for assisting in the strategic direction of inventory, based on analysis of financials, historical data, and current market trends.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop, execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising and financial objectives of the Company. • Create preseason sales, margin and inventory plans by department class that support product and financial strategies. • Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and class. • Collaborate with Merchandising to develop and communicate strategies that align future financial and product opportunities in the area. • Forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly basis. • Present forecasts and action plans in monthly Merchandise Planning Committee meetings. • Recap end-of-season best-sellers by category. • Develop and communicate item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis. • Recap and analyze actual sales results against plan and LY. • Work with Merchants and Sourcing to effectively manage flow of inventory into the warehouse.
Required Skills Required Experience
REQUIREMENTS: • 3-5 years of Merchandise Planning experience • Business analysis and strategic, innovative thinking skills • Understanding of retail financial measurements • Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities • Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills • Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines • Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Arthur Planning experience a plus.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
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