Job Description

PLANNER

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY …. The planner will work closely with the team reviewing sales and planning the opportunity.  Working with the team you will help quantify the buy and monitor sales. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:  

• Run and analyze daily/weekly sales and inventory reports, prepared to discuss with managers and cross functional teams as needed
• Provide feedback and direction for day-to-day business operation based on reports
• Review and re-project ladder plans for season by style on a weekly basis
• Collaborate with replenishment counterpart weekly to review shipping forecasts to maximize sales trend
• Formulate future business strategies and opportunities using historical and current sales analysis

·        Compile assortment analysis to determine contract order quantities by style, color and size

• Create production plans by store volume group and current POS performance at the style/color/size level

·        Identify sales and profit opportunities / liabilities and make recommendations to department

·        Present designers with sales and trend analysis to assist in future season product development

• Collaborate with customers to report on sales, track budgets and set up item information
• Liaison between customer, and cross functions departments

QUALIFICATIONS:  

·        Must have strong organizational and analytical skills

·        Comfortable in multi-tasking between multiple projects and achieving results, while shifting priorities as needed to meet business needs

·        Strong communication skills and willingness to be a strong team player

·        Ability to negotiate and present information in a receptive and understandable manner

·        Understanding of retail math and mathematical logic

·        Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Excel (VBA a plus), Access, PowerPoint)

·        Experience with the following is a plus: Retail Link, Adobe Illustrator, PowerBI, SQL

ABOUT GARAN, INC. Garan Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.  Since it’s founding in the early 1940s, Garan has been a leading supplier of Childrenswear, Ladieswear, and Menswear through both National Branded and Private Label Apparel.  Garan is best known for _Garanimals_® and _365 Kids from Garanimals_®, today found exclusively at Walmart.

The primary mission at Garan is the manufacturing of low cost, high-quality products that reflect great value for our customers.  All of this is done with an emphasis on social & ethical compliance, as well as environmental awareness that incorporates some of the latest sustainable efforts in apparel manufacturing today.

Garan has manufacturing offices around the world, with global headquarters located in New York City.  The company owns and operates factories in El Salvador and Honduras as well as four U.S.-based Distribution Centers.  Throughout Asia, Garan also has long-running strategic partnerships with some of the largest mills and garment producers in the region.

Garan is committed to offering an inclusive, safe, and positive workplace.  

Company Description

Garan Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. Since it’s founding in the early 1940s, Garan has been a leading supplier of Childrenswear, Ladieswear, and Menswear through both National Branded and Private Label Apparel. Garan is best known for Garanimals® and 365 Kids from Garanimals®, today found exclusively at Walmart. The primary mission at Garan is the manufacturing of low cost, high-quality products that reflect great value for our customers. All of this is done with an emphasis on social & ethical compliance, as well as environmental awareness that incorporates some of the latest sustainable efforts in apparel manufacturing today. Garan has manufacturing offices around the world, with global headquarters located in New York City. The company owns and operates factories in El Salvador and Honduras as well as four U.S.-based Distribution Centers. Throughout Asia, Garan also has long-running strategic partnerships with some of the largest mills and garment producers in the region. Garan is committed to offering an inclusive, safe, and positive workplace.