Merchandise Planner

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NOBULL is seeking a Merchandise Planner to support the development of a comprehensive forecasting and merchandise, and inventory planning capability for their quickly growing company.  The Merchandise Planner will report to the Manager of Merchandise Planning and work closely with cross-functional leaders to drive improved visibility, decision-making, and cross-functional transparency. This position will play a key role in building a world-class planning function.

• Maintain OTB report forecasting sales, gross margin, and inventory turn by week/month at a Style and SKU level
• Run and compile routine reporting regarding on-hand SKU performance, velocity, inventory, and sales contributions
• Manage and plan merchandise inventory positions and partner with marketing to propose markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and sell thru objectives
• Reforecast business in-season based on current performance, present revised projections and recommendations to Merchandise Planning team
• Quantify and provide in-season risks and opportunities at the Style and SKU level making the appropriate recommendations to merchant teams and management
• Support in creating and planning product assortment and architecture (item, color, size)
• Support key analyses and workstreams across projects, processes, and deliverables
• Manage replenishment plans to ensure that sales are optimized
• Place orders for both seasonal and replenishment product buys
• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to identify new business opportunities and drive growth
• Manage WOS & ST reports and propose unit needs to Manager prior to OTB discussions to ensure sales are optimized

• Be comfortable working across all aspects of the forecasting and planning process
• Be flexible and adaptable regarding changes in process and procedures  
• Be detail oriented, organized and able to meet deadlines  
• Exhibit skills and characteristics of trust and integrity, self-development, and problem-solving
• Bring high energy and positive attitude to every day  

• 2-3 years of experience in planning or merchandising
• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, or related field 
• Experience with forecasting, buying, and merchandising KPIs and analysis
• Understanding of financial metrics such as margin, forecast reconciliation, inventory purchase plan reconciliation, inventory turns, life cycle management and style productivity
• A robust analytical foundation and passion for numbers
• High level of experience and proficiency in Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy
• Self-motivated with a strong drive for achievement and ability to work in a highly dynamic environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively

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