Merchandise Planner (omni / dresses & skirts) - Ann Taylor Job at ANN Corporate
Ann Taylor
Merchandise Planner (omni)
Dresses/Skirts
About the Position:
The Merchandise 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.
Role and Responsibilities:
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
Promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations
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
Development of processes that build efficiencies and streamline work streams
Experience and Qualifications:
BA or equivalent, and 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
The target salary for this role is: $85,000 - $100,000. Actual compensation within that range is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and other job-related factors.
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Merchandise Planner (omni)
Dresses/Skirts
About the Position:
The Merchandise 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.
Role and Responsibilities:
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
Promotional effectiveness and make future recommendations
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
Development of processes that build efficiencies and streamline work streams
Experience and Qualifications:
BA or equivalent, and 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
The target salary for this role is: $85,000 - $100,000. Actual compensation within that range is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and other job-related factors.
Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.