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Merchandise Planner - Apparel

Our Merchandise Planners within the Apparel team bring the BIG W purpose to life...

Location

Australia , Sydney

Salary:

Not provided

Woolworths Supermarkets

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3 years of experience as a Planner, ideally within a large retail environment
Proven success in trading a sizeable category, both in terms of sales value and number of SKUs, or previous experience planning a full category
A proactive, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work towards and deliver on key performance indicators (KPIs)

Job Responsibility

Develop merchandise financial plans informed by top-down and bottom-up data to drive business performance
Develop category strategy that delivers on financial metrics
Develop models and forecasts to support accurate financial planning and to optimise stock, sales and profit
Partner with stakeholders to adhere to the critical path schedule
Develop the option plan, setting a framework within which Designers/Buyers can select ranges. Prepare the range review for buy sign off and work with the buyer to ensure range is bought within plan parameters and OTB
In season management of OTB, inventory, profit, accurate replans, markdown and promotional plans
Monitor the in-season and post-season performance of the Department and work with Buyers on strategies and tactics to quickly respond and improve performance

What we offer

A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families
A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you
Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.

Fulltime

Inventory Planner

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Inventory Planner to join our ...

Location

United States , Manhattan

Salary:

70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

Chat3D

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Inventory Planning, Retail Planning, Supply Chain Management or a related field
2-3 years of experience in allocation, planning, or merchandise management, preferably with leadership or mentoring experience
High proficiency in retail math and Excel, including data analysis, forecasting, and modeling
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Comfortable and confident making allocation decisions and recommendations grounded in data
Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with experience managing and interpreting large datasets to drive informed decisions
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, develop systematic approaches, deliver results, and resolve issues with a continuous improvement mindset
ability to collaborate effectively with team members, cross-functional partners, and field colleagues at all levels

Job Responsibility

Manage product allocation across boutiques and channels per distribution guidelines
Build and maintain pre- and in-season allocation plans covering initial sends, replenishment, auto-replenishment, and inventory rebalancing
Develop min/max levels by item and SKU to drive replenishment models
Monitor inbound DC receipts to inform allocation timing and execution
Track store-level sales trends, inventory positions, and stock health
Flag imbalances, stock-outs, overstock situations, and BOH capacity concerns
Support BOH capacity planning and partner with Merchandise team to strategically assess overages and opportunities
Conduct ad-hoc sales analysis and forecasting to identify opportunities and risks
Assess SKU- and store-level product performance to inform assortment and prioritization decisions
Develop and enhance allocation reporting and analytics to support strategic decision-making

What we offer

Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance and Disability
Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)
Paid Parental leave and transition time
401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing
Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance
Product discount and EAP resources
Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more

Fulltime

Inventory Planner

The Planning and Allocation team supports Hermès of Paris business by managing t...

Location

United States , Manhattan

Salary:

70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

Assessfirst

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Inventory Planning, Retail Planning, Supply Chain Management or a related field
2-3 years of experience in allocation, planning, or merchandise management, preferably with leadership or mentoring experience
High proficiency in retail math and Excel, including data analysis, forecasting, and modeling
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and guide team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Comfortable and confident making allocation decisions and recommendations grounded in data
Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment
Exceptional strategic thinking and analytical skills, with experience managing and interpreting large datasets to drive informed decisions
Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, develop systematic approaches, deliver results, and resolve issues with a continuous improvement mindset
ability to collaborate effectively with team members, cross-functional partners, and field colleagues at all levels

Job Responsibility

Manage product allocation across boutiques and channels per distribution guidelines
Build and maintain pre- and in-season allocation plans covering initial sends, replenishment, auto-replenishment, and inventory rebalancing
Develop min/max levels by item and SKU to drive replenishment models
Monitor inbound DC receipts to inform allocation timing and execution
Track store-level sales trends, inventory positions, and stock health
Flag imbalances, stock-outs, overstock situations, and BOH capacity concerns
Support BOH capacity planning and partner with Merchandise team to strategically assess overages and opportunities
Conduct ad-hoc sales analysis and forecasting to identify opportunities and risks
Assess SKU- and store-level product performance to inform assortment and prioritization decisions
Develop and enhance allocation reporting and analytics to support strategic decision-making

What we offer

Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance and Disability
Paid time off (annual vacation of 15 days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time)
Paid Parental leave and transition time
401(k) and Roth Retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing
Various voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance
Product discount and EAP resources
Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support and more!

Fulltime

Merchandise Planner

The Merchandise Planner plays a key role in the pro-active management of the bus...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

85000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

Ann Taylor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 3-4 years of experience years of experience in planning which includes knowledge of buying and allocation. Retail experience preferred
Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, business or related field-- MBA a plus
Excellent technical skills – MS Office (specifically Excel, Word)
Stores and/or direct experience required
Customer-centric focus with understanding of customer needs and ability to understand market trends
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse group of cross functional partners and cascade the proper level of information to support decision making
Possesses a clear understanding of financial measurements
sales, weeks of supply, inventory turn, sales thru and how to impact them
Proven ability to interpret and synthesize data into intelligent business decisions
Strong organizational and time management skills

Job Responsibility

Accountable for departmental success. Responsible for OTB re-forecasting at a weekly level to reflect trends, alignment with company direction, and solutions for risks and opportunities
Through analysis, strategic thinking, and collaboration develop the financial classification plans/key items plans for sales, margin and inventory
Proactively identify issues and opportunities within product mix and use analytics and creative problem solving to drive profitable solutions
Actively recommend markdown and liquidation strategies to maximize store profitability
Collaborate with the merchant team to develop and communicate a comprehensive pre-season strategy that aligns financial and product opportunities across multiple departments, inclusive of style/sku targets, in-store dates, good/better/best framework, key attribute, and season code (time on offer)
Participate in all aspects of line building process with Merchandising Lead or participate in department projects to improve systems or efficiencies
Ensure alignment of top/down and bottoms/up style/color plans with merchandising strategies and financial targets
Partner with the Inventory Planning team to maximize profitability through pre-season store cluster analysis, initial allocation, DC management, and in-season management
Drive profitability through leading and executing promotional and markdown strategies which align with divisional and brand financial goals
Analyze business weekly as it relates to last forecast and last year, identify trends and highlight selling that exceeds or falls short of expectation

What we offer

Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off – paid time off & holidays

Fulltime

Senior Merchandise Planner

Accountable for the pro-active management and the day-to-day running of the busi...

Location

United States , New Albany

Salary:

Not provided

Ann Taylor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 4-6 years in retail as a merchandise planner, Allocation, financial analyst, or Buyer experience a plus in addition to merchandise planning
Customer-centric focus with understanding of customer needs and ability to understand market trends
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse group of cross functional partners and cascade the proper level of information to support decision making
Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, business or related field-- MBA a plus
Good systems skills with experience in managing and reporting data in such environments as RPAS, Data Warehouse, Excel, Access, etc.
Key skills: Strong analytical ability, financial acumen, business influence and communication, change agility

Job Responsibility

Development of pre-season/in-season plans: Translation of by channel merchandise and assortment strategies into merchandise plans at a subclass/week level that will achieve financial targets
Includes development of assortment architecture and flow in partnership with merchant merchandise strategy
Understanding of marketing calendar and impact to financial architecture for each channel
Assessment of past seasons and results providing insight to plan development and recommendations in concert with merchandising partners
Update plans to react to business trends
prepares contingency plans to drive sales and profit objectives
Recommends pricing and promotional strategies that optimize margin, freshness and exit strategies, and that balance appropriately with the entire business pricing approach
Identifies and reacts to opportunities to increase sales, improve margin, optimize inventories, and decrease markdowns
Pro-active management of inventory, on order positions and margin results: Management of OTB
Management of markdowns (promotional and permanent) for all channels

What we offer

Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for individual development plus opportunities for career mobility
Local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off – paid time off & holidays

Fulltime

Merchandise Planner

Aquent is partnering with a leading global intimate apparel and beauty retailer,...

Location

United States , Reynoldsburg

Salary:

30.00 - 35.00 USD / Hour

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High level of technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data modeling
Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguous and large data sets to extract actionable insights
Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional partners at all levels
Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hours/week) schedule for the duration of the assignment

Job Responsibility

Manage sales plans and inventory levels for international digital channels
Collaborate with global digital teams to analyze market trends, regional nuances, and identify key opportunities and risks to achieve business objectives
Analyze and drive business performance, ensuring assortment strategies maximize growth potential through detailed planning and tiering analysis
Provide critical input to internal planning meetings, optimizing inventory across multiple distribution centers and operating models
Partner closely with merchandising teams on assortment goals, product launch cadences, and markdown strategies
Ensure product activation dates are accurate and information flows seamlessly through internal assortment management tools
Verify that international exclusive products follow the internal product development process, with all required attributes populated for digital and partner data handoff
Cultivate strong cross-functional relationships, building credibility through proactive and effective communication
Fulfill ad hoc analysis and reporting requests from various cross-functional partners
Oversee merchandise inventory levels in international distribution centers, ensuring accurate allocation across channels through inbound receipt tracking and collaborative efforts

What we offer

subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
paid sick leave
retirement plans with a match
free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Fulltime

Associate Merchandise Planner

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Associate Merchandise Planner t...

Location

United States

Salary:

80000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

RemotivateJobs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

2-3 years of experience in merchandise planning, allocation, or inventory management (e-commerce preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in business, Merchandising, Finance, or related field preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Job Responsibility

Sales Forecasting & Analysis: Monitor sales performance of specific categories to identify trends, help prepare presentations and reports for leadership on sales and inventory performance
Inventory Management: Maintain Open-to-Buy (OTB) data models, track inventory flow, analyze key metrics, and provide recommendations to the senior planner and buyers
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with buying and marketing teams to support inventory tracking, product promotions, and monthly allocations
Reporting & Business Insights: Prepare and maintain weekly selling reports and contribute to ad-hoc reporting to support business initiatives
Other Duties As Assigned: Assist the planning team with additional analytical or administrative tasks as needed

Fulltime

Merchandise Planner, Pants & Skirts

The Merchandise Planner plays a key role in the pro-active management of the bus...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

85000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

Ann Taylor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum 3-4 years of experience years of experience in planning which includes knowledge of buying and allocation. Retail experience preferred.
Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, accounting, business or related field-- MBA a plus
Excellent technical skills – MS Office (specifically Excel, Word)
Stores and/or direct experience required.
Customer-centric focus with understanding of customer needs and ability to understand market trends.
Ability to build strong relationships with a diverse group of cross functional partners and cascade the proper level of information to support decision making.
Possesses a clear understanding of financial measurements
sales, weeks of supply, inventory turn, sales thru and how to impact them.
Proven ability to interpret and synthesize data into intelligent business decisions.
Strong organizational and time management skills

Job Responsibility

Accountable for departmental success. Responsible for OTB re-forecasting at a weekly level to reflect trends, alignment with company direction, and solutions for risks and opportunities.
Through analysis, strategic thinking, and collaboration develop the financial classification plans/key items plans for sales, margin and inventory.
Proactively identify issues and opportunities within product mix and use analytics and creative problem solving to drive profitable solutions.
Actively recommend markdown and liquidation strategies to maximize store profitability.
Collaborate with the merchant team to develop and communicate a comprehensive pre-season strategy that aligns financial and product opportunities across multiple departments, inclusive of style/sku targets, in-store dates, good/better/best framework, key attribute, and season code (time on offer).
Participate in all aspects of line building process with Merchandising Lead or participate in department projects to improve systems or efficiencies.
Ensure alignment of top/down and bottoms/up style/color plans with merchandising strategies and financial targets.
Partner with the Inventory Planning team to maximize profitability through pre-season store cluster analysis, initial allocation, DC management, and in-season management.
Drive profitability through leading and executing promotional and markdown strategies which align with divisional and brand financial goals.
Analyze business weekly as it relates to last forecast and last year, identify trends and highlight selling that exceeds or falls short of expectation.

What we offer

Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off – paid time off & holidays

Fulltime

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