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The Planner builds financial sales, gross margin and inventory plans for multiple departments in a given area. Manages and plans merchandise inventory positions and markdown strategies to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and turnover objectives. Provides in-season financial projections and strategies. Identifies risks and opportunities to maximize profits. Drives and/or contributes to projects resulting in improved departmental systems and efficiencies.
Job Responsibility:
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
Develop, consolidate and communicate a comprehensive pre-season planning strategy that identifies opportunities and risks in all areas of responsibility
Strategize, develop and present seasonal key item plans that support sales and GM goals
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
Partner with cross-functional teams to communicate division level financial merchandising plans and merchandise strategies to support the financial objectives
Work with Merchandising Team to develop promotional strategies to maximize profitability
Participate in: All aspects of line building process with Merchandising Lead or participate in department projects to improve systems or efficiencies
Participate in: Development of processes that build efficiencies and streamline work streams
Requirements:
BA or equivalent
3-5 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
Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through skills
Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop realistic work plans, goals and schedules
Ability to work productively in a team environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
What we offer:
Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for 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