Merchandise Planner Job in New York 10036, New York Us
Overview
Build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans for multiple departments in a given area.
Manage and plan merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and turnover objectives. Provide in-season financial projections and strategies. Identify risks and opportunities to maximize profits. Drive and/or contribute to projects resulting in improved departmental systems and efficiencies.
Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
-Build financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans at a weekly level on a seasonal basis
-Reforecast business in-season based on current performance, present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional partners and senior leadership. -Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate division level financial merchandising plans and merchandise strategies to support the financial objectives -Develop, consolidate and communicate a comprehensive pre-season planning strategy that identifies opportunities and risks in all areas of responsibility -Develop multi departmental seasonal assortment goals to support financial plans.
-Strategize, develop and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and GM goals-Work with Merchandising and Marketing Teams to develop promotional strategies to maximize profitability. Analyze promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations-Analyze performance in season and make markdown or chase recommendations
- Identify and communicate potential inventory liabilities and drive appropriate actions to resolution-Participate in all aspects of line building process with Merchandising Lead or participate in department projects to improve systems or efficiencies.
-Participate in developing processes that build efficiencies and streamline work streams.
-Bachelors degree, or equivalent, and 5-7 years of retail buying, planning or financial analysis experience -Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker -Expert command of retail math concepts, applications and statistical analysis -Effective communication skills -Ability to develop realistic work plans, goals and schedules -Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills -Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills -Ability to work productively in a team environment -Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
