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Aéropostale · 18 hours ago

Associate Planner

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$68K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Aéropostale is seeking an Associate Merchandise Planner responsible for the strategic direction of inventory based on analysis of financials and market trends. The role involves managing inventory, executing merchandise financial plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align inventory with merchandising objectives.

E-CommerceFashionRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Execute and communicate strategic merchandise financial plans and strategies that support the merchandising and financial objectives of the Company

With guidance, create pre-season sales, margin and inventory plans by department, class, and/or SKU to support product and financial strategies. Review with manager

Analyze historical data and current trends to recap business. Work to identify risks and opportunities by department and by class. In partnership with manager, create strategies to align inventory with Merchant partners

Aware of chase/commit calendar. Partner with merchandising & manager to provide sales trend direction & inventory projections for call dates

Develop item-level promotional and markdown strategies on a weekly basis. Partner with Merchandising & Merch Control to accuracy of system entry

Present forecasts and action plans in open-to-buy meetings. In partnership with manager, create action plan based on forecast and lead discussions to management & cross functional teams

Hindsight in-season & post-season performance by category. Share findings with cross functional teams

Run & publish various weekly & ad hoc Merchandise Planning reports

Work with all levels of Planning & Merchandising from Assistants to President-CMO

Qualification

Merchandise PlanningFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelRetail Financial MeasurementsStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAdaptability