Merchandise Planner

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Job Summary:

As a Merchandise Planner you will work closely with the Buying, and Allocation teams to develop and review assortment plans and manage OTB strategies. This role works as an integral part of the Buying and Planning and Allocation teams by identifying risks and opportunities and making recommendations to ensure that we are maximizing the profitability of the assortment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain merchandise plans for several categories of product
• Make recommendations to the buying team on product receipt flow and liquidation timing
• Ensure delivery of the financial objectives of the area through accurate and proactive management and forecasting of sales, receipts and markdowns.
• Develop and deliver merchandise analysis to inform and guide executive decision making
• Partner with allocation on the timing and quantity of receipts of new and existing product to flow into the stores
• Support the department’s weekly reporting needs
• Maintain and update the open-to-buy weekly, and as needed
• Participate in a cross-functional team

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5 years’ experience in Merchandise Planning.
• Prior retail experience preferred
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills
• Ability to operate independently while establishing strong working relationships with co-workers and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work with and influence others
• Strong, professional and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to foster a positive and motivating work environment, encouraging feedback and innovation
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to adapt well to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment

Job descriptions are merely a summary of the position. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change and may include any other that management finds necessary to successfully maintain business operations.

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