Do you love jeans and fashion?

Do you love working with people in a fun environment?

Do you love being part of a team that can lead change and grow the business?

A career at Bootlegger may be just the right fit for you!

Description

As a Merchandise Planner you will develop seasonal, monthly and unit plans by department and classification that are consistent with the goals and objectives. Work with the Buyers to create key item plans, and seasonal sales strategies to ensure the achievement of these plans. Maximizes sales and inventory turns, and maintains margin by working in partnership with the Buyers, and acting as their financial support.

Responsibilities

Maximizes profitability for the division as it relates to assigned department by producing positive results in areas of sales volume, gross profit, inventory turnover, and any other controllable elements of net profit.

Effectively manages assigned department/class by controlling open to buy, inventory levels and deliveries through communication with Buyer.

Ensures final merchandise plans result in profitability for division by developing a merchandise strategy within company direction and in conjunction with the Buyer.

Develops seasonal merchandise sales, markdowns, inventory turns and inventory flow plans with the Buyers, under the direction of the Sr. Planner, by analyzing historical data.

Develops the maintained Margin Plan by taking into account Markup and other related components.

Develops and re-plans key item strategies and plans, by working with the Buyers and using system information and planning software.

Ensures that the Buyers commit to the Plans by developing Assortment Plans, (arranged by store groups and by classification), that take into account the buying lead-time necessary for that product category.

Ensures proper analysis of business from the prior season by preparing post-season hindsight recaps.

Quickly reacts to merchandise trends by identifying fast and slow-selling items, doing simulations, and suggesting, reordering or taking markdowns as warranted.

Assists by preparing financial and store analysis as required.

Applicant Requirements

Previous Planning with throughout understanding of the planning process.

Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills; excellent knowledge of retail mathematics.

Excellent teamwork skills.

Highly effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines.

Proven ability to prepare proposals with a blend of focused research, strategy and creativity.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

Proven team player who is both flexible and adaptable.

Good working knowledge of personal computer and planning systems.

Self starter and must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Our employees receive competitive wages, great discounts, recognition for individual and team efforts, personal and professional development and opportunities for advancement. Bootlegger embraces diversity in the workplace and is committed to achieving employment equity.