Chico's FAS

Merchandise Planner, Outlets (Chico's)

Chico's FAS • $80K — $95K *
Brooklyn, NY 11215In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, or business preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in retail merchandise planning and demand forecasting
  • 3 years in merchandising/buying or allocation
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on retail math
  • Ability to synthesize and make decisions based on large data sets
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Merchants to develop pre-season sales and inventory plans
  • Develop projections and inventory flow for key items
  • Provide analysis to drive business goals and performance insight
  • Forecast monthly and seasonal plans within financial targets
  • React and analyze performance based on actual sales trends
  • Prepare for and participate in Merchandise Review meetings
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on seasonal selling strategies
  • Identify opportunities to maximize sales beyond everyday operations

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Participation in cross-functional projects
  • Exposure to multiple brands and market strategies
  • Access to advanced analytical tools and resources
Full Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for the development of annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly plans utilizing current sales and trend information. This position is primarily responsible for translating the Merchant's vision into viable plans and profitable results across Omni channels.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Partners with the Merchants on the development of pre-season sales, markdown, margin, receipt and inventory.
  • Develops projections and inventory flow for key items/collections.
  • Provides other analysis related to driving business goals (e.g. hindsight's, color-selling, etc.).
  • Forecasts monthly and seasonal plans, to ensure all orders fall within approved financial targets.
  • Analyzes and reacts to performance of strategy based on actual sales and current trend performance.
  • Prepares and participates in Merchandise Review meetings (MBR, seasonal hindsight).
  • Partners with Merchant to develop and propose tactics in response to current business trends, such as:
    • Makes recommendations for key financial meetings/decisions in order to maximize sales, margin and inventory productivity Monthly plan review process: develops sales, markdown, receipt and inventory re-forecasts
    • Manages and executes promotional and liquidation strategy
    • Communicates revisions within the team and cross functionally
  • Partners with cross functional teams to utilize seasonal selling curves by region, climate, and store attributes.
  • Exhibits initiative to look beyond the everyday business to look for opportunities to maximize sales potentials.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, operations, or business preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in: retail merchandise planning, demand forecasting; inventory management, allocation or replenishment; financial planning or financial analysis experience
  • 3 years of retail experience in merchandising/buying or allocation
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; strong aptitude with numbers; retail math skills, understanding of forecasting methodology
  • Makes decisions with limited information but also able to synthesize large quantities of data to drive business decisions
  • Strong communication and presentation skills: concisely presents complex information/recommendations in terms meaningful to various audiences
  • System proficiency with strong emphasis on Excel
  • Builds collaborative partnerships cross-functionally; identifies/influences critical stakeholders


This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

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About Chico's FAS

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an American women's clothing and accessories retailer. The company was founded by Marvin and Helene Gralnick and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. Chico's FAS operates three brands: its namesake Chico's, White House Black Market, and Soma. The company operates more than 1,500 boutiques and retail stores throughout the United States and Canada and sells merchandise through franchise locations in Mexico. Chico's FAS also has an online presence for each of its brands.
Learn more about Chico's FAS
Size
4,191 employees
Market Cap
$587.9 million
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
-$360.1 million
5 Year Trend
-6.1%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ
CHS
* Ladders Estimates

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