Planner

Overall Purpose: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Merchandise Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for retail, a strong understanding of sales trends and consumer behavior, and the ability to forecast inventory needs, manage budgets, and maximize profit margins through effective planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop pre-season and in-season merchandise plans that align with company goals and objectives.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and historical performance to forecast product demand and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including buying, product development, and marketing, to ensure effective execution of merchandise plans.
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels to optimize sales and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
• Create reports and dashboards to track key performance metrics and make data-driven decisions.
• Participate in vendor meetings and negotiations to ensure timely and cost-effective inventory replenishment.
• Develop promotional strategies and markdown plans to drive sales and clearance of slow-moving inventory.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in retail management, merchandising, business administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in merchandise planning or inventory management in a retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience with merchandise planning software (e.g., JDA, Retalon) is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in inventory management.

If you have a passion for retail and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team and drive the success of our merchandise planning efforts.