Job DescriptionThe Merchandise Planner has the ability to influence both peers and leaders. Merchandise Planners are accountable for analysis of in-season business and the development of future financial strategies that support financial goals. Through their analysis and development of financial strategies, they will collaborate with Merchandising, Production and Inventory, & Allocation.
- Partner with International merchants and planning leadership on strategy, building targets, KPIs, mark down strategy, optimizing sell through and forward planning
- Drives and owns the Pre-Season Planning for their International specialized channel - Connecting statistical analysis, assortment architecture, and merchant vision into a pre-season view of a merchandise plan
- Seasonal Planning - Develop seasonal architecture aligned with brand strategies and calendars; incorporate distortions, targets, and relationships of sales specific to regional demand
- Develop weekly sales analysis at the style and style/color level based on both trend and historical performance to provide feedback on in-season inventory management. Analyze the business performance and make recommendations that will maximize sales, profitability, inventory turn and mitigate risk
- Conduct hindsight of merchandise/planning strategy to inform future planning and execution activities
- Support creation of financial decks with commentary for key business meetings
- Improve capabilities around analytics, conclusions, recommendations, to assist in driving key milestone meetings for the international business and provide conclusions with improved communication and influence
QualificationsWho you are:- Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, business, or supply chain or equivalent years of experience preferred.
- 2+ years of retail planning, inventory management, financial planning and / or production planning experience.
- Excellent technical skills in Microsoft Excel and/or related planning, finance, or analytical systems.
- Great business influence skills. Role is highly influential and requires input from various teams to be successful.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, grow performance capabilities, and handle shifting priorities - able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to identify and influence critical stakeholders, proactively problem solve, and recommend solutions.
- Extremely strong communication and presentation skills concisely present complex information and recommendations in terms meaningful to a variety of audiences.
Additional InformationOur investment in you:At Vuori, we're proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $74,900 per year - $96,285 per year.
