5-7 years of experience in merchandise planning or inventory management
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial modeling
Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision making
Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
Responsibilities
Analyze historical data and trends to identify risks and opportunities
Create preseason sales and inventory plans aligned with product strategies
Reconcile top-down and bottom-up financial plans
Present financial forecasts and action plans in meetings
Reforecast sales and manage inventory to meet financial goals
Communicate financial results and forecasts weekly to management
Develop effective relationships with cross-functional teams
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a focus on team success
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Engagement in a dynamic fashion retail setting
Access to innovative tools and technologies
Supportive culture that values creativity and strategic thinking
Full Job Description
About the Role In this role you will be a part of the Inventory Management team that brings the financial strategy of our product vision to life by managing the largest financial asset of the company: our product itself. As Merchandise Planner, you will drive the success of one or more product categories by creating a financial roadmap and marrying it to brand strategy and customer needs. You are passionate about using your qualitative and quantitative skillset in a fashion retail environment and find joy and creativity in forecasting and financial planning. You are curious, innovative, and focused on executing an amazing customer experience while delivering/exceeding financial targets. Strong analytical and storytelling skills will serve you well, and a collaborative mindset is a must.
What You'll Do
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by division and department
Create preseason sales, gross margin and inventory plans by division and department that support product strategies
Reconcile top down to bottom up division/department plans
Present financial forecast and supporting action plans in open to buy meeting
Reforecast sales and manage inventory for all basic styles to meet department financial goals
Communicate financial results and forecasts to manager and cross functional team on a weekly basis
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross functional team (Merchandising, Visual, Production, Distribution, Planning and Company Planning), setting expectations around prioritization and best practices around key deliverables
Who You Are
Must love Excel, have advanced technical skills, and be systems savvy
Believe in the Power of Team; builds constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners
Possess strong business acumen and strategic agility, able to handle many projects simultaneously while effectively prioritizing workload
Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills
