Merchandise Planner

Responsibilities • Assist in developing financial merchandise sales and inventory plans that ensure corporate targets are achieved (by department, by store, by category) • Analyze weekly / monthly performance of sales, margin, inventory turns against plan and forecast • Assist in the creation and maintenance of OTB including accurate forecasting of sales, inventory, and receipt plans by category • Develop seasonal plans by analyzing historical data and current trends while identifying risks and opportunities • Create and manage re-orders by evaluating stock levels and sales forecasts of Core Program • Partner with Merchandising team to conduct business reviews - highlighting current business trends and opportunities, while developing strategies to account for any variances in business trend vs. plan • Create and recap Plans for key Annual Promotions and Liquidation strategies • Continuously innovate to streamline and automate planning function • Build cross functional and inter-departmental partnerships to execute plans • Create and update ad hoc business reports and analysis as needed

Skills 3-5 years of experience in Planning, Buying, Inventory management, Financial planning, or similar role Strong Microsoft Excel Skills including vlookups and pivot tables Highly Analytical Detail Oriented Strong communication skills Ability to work productively in a team environment Ability to meet deadlines Professional with a positive attitude