Skechers USA, Inc

Merchandise Planner

Skechers USA, Inc$90K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years in merchandise planning, inventory management, buying, or finance in retail, preferably footwear.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in Excel (v-look ups and pivot tables).
  • Strong aptitude for numbers and understanding of retail math.
  • Experience with SKU and category planning, and financial modeling.
  • Strong analytical skills to compile and analyze large data sets.
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans at the brand level to meet merchandise targets.
  • Communicate OTB plans to the merchandising team and assess inventory risks.
  • Reforecast monthly sales and communicate results and action plans.
  • Provide seasonal plans by gender/brand/sub-class, ensuring purchases meet the plan.
  • Analyze trends and inventory positions to identify sales risks and opportunities.
  • Manage inventory lifecycle in partnership with merchandisers and develop exit strategies.
  • Lead monthly OTB meetings with cross-functional partners.

Benefits

  • Inclusive and respectful work environment.
  • Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Full Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Merchandise Planner is responsible for successful development and execution of top-down and bottom-up merchandise plans that support company objectives and goals. This includes pre-season planning and in-season Open-to-Buy management. They will monitor receipt flow and sales performance to provide analysis and action plans to optimize sales and inventory.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Create and manage OTB's at the brand level and ensure that the merchandise targets will be met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Communicate with the merchandising team the OTB plan and assess any inventory risks. Ensure the receipt plans are filled according to the write schedule. Participate in weekly/monthly in-season forecast and OTB meetings.
  • Reforecast sales monthly and communicate results and critical issues to the manager. Develop an action plan to increase or decrease inventory as needed to reconcile the OTB.
  • Provide seasonal plans by gender/brand/sub-class pre- season. Included are category, style, color, type and material. Ensure the purchases meet the plan.
  • Drive sales by analyzing trends, forecasting sales and reviewing inventory position; identify risks and opportunities in sales and inventory; provide action plans on a weekly basis.
  • Partner with merchandisers to actively manage the lifecycle and flow of inventory. Develop exit strategies and transition strategies for major product platforms; provide guidance on cancelations, markdown needs, and in-store inventory plans.
  • Lead monthly OTB meetings with cross functional partners.


WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • Strong aptitude for numbers and clear understanding of retail math.
  • Proficiency in using financial metrics and reports to measure the performance of the business. Understand how decisions impact financial results.
  • Experience in SKU level and category level planning, financial planning process and report/modeling building.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile and analyze large sets of data.
  • Strong organizational skills - ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate persuasively, influentially, and responsibly across a cross-functional team.
  • Excels in team environments and in building/developing strong interpersonal relationships, while maintaining an individual determination to accomplish goals.
  • Passionate about customer service.
  • Driven to excel and succeed, taking full ownership of his or her success.
  • Ability to travel 0-10% of time.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum of 2 years of merchandise planning, inventory management, buying or finance in a retail environment- preferably Footwear
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in Excel (includes v-look ups and pivot tables)


The pay range for this role is $90,000-$110,000/yr USD.

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About Skechers USA, Inc

SKECHERS USA, Inc. designs, develops and markets more than 3,000 styles for men, women and children. SKECHERS' success stems from its employees, high-quality, varied product offering, diversified domestic and international distribution channels, and targeted multi-channel marketing.

Skechers USA, Inc Careers

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Learn more about Skechers USA, Inc
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$6.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
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